South Farnborough Junior School Catchment Area
South Farnborough Junior School is a community primary school in Farnborough, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 395 pupils, and a capacity of 380 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
7-11
Age range
395
Pupils
380
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2014
South Farnborough Junior School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for South Farnborough Junior School?
The catchment area for South Farnborough Junior School is the geographic zone Hampshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for South Farnborough Junior School is set by Hampshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →South Farnborough Junior School: at or above its 380 place limit
South Farnborough Junior School has a published admission number of 380 places. 395 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 380 places. Hampshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Farnborough.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Hampshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Hampshire school admissions →
South Farnborough Junior School: School Information
- Full address
- Cunnington Road, Farnborough, GU14 6PL
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7-11 years
- Free school meals
- 11.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116155
Other Primary Schools in Farnborough
If South Farnborough Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Farnborough are the next closest alternatives.
Cove Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · GU14 9SA
Cove Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · GU14 9DP
Tower Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · GU14 0BW
South Farnborough Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · GU14 6JU
North Farnborough Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · GU14 8AJ
Manor Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · GU14 9DX
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to South Farnborough Junior School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Farnborough · 0.6 miles away
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Farnborough · 0.7 miles away
Marlborough Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · Aldershot · 0.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Farnborough Junior School
What is the catchment area for South Farnborough Junior School? ▾
The catchment area for South Farnborough Junior School is the geographic zone Hampshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is South Farnborough Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, South Farnborough Junior School currently has 395 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 380 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for South Farnborough Junior School? ▾
Admission to South Farnborough Junior School is managed by Hampshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does South Farnborough Junior School cover? ▾
South Farnborough Junior School is a primary school in Farnborough, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for South Farnborough Junior School? ▾
South Farnborough Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.