South Hill Primary School Catchment Area
South Hill Primary School is a community primary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 417 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-11
Age range
417
Pupils
420
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
South Hill Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for South Hill Primary School?
The catchment area for South Hill Primary School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire 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 Hill Primary School is set by Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →South Hill Primary School: 420 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
South Hill Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 417 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Hertfordshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24.9% of pupils at South Hill Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hertfordshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire Council school admissions (official) →
South Hill Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TT
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 24.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117110
Other Primary Schools in Hemel Hempstead
If South Hill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hemel Hempstead are the next closest alternatives.
Hobletts Manor Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · HP2 5JS
Gaddesden Row JMI School Catchment Area
Community school · HP2 6HG
George Street Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HP2 5HJ
Boxmoor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HP1 1PF
Two Waters Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HP3 0AU
Tudor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HP3 9ER
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to South Hill Primary 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Hill Primary School
What is the catchment area for South Hill Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for South Hill Primary School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is South Hill Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
South Hill Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for South Hill Primary School? ▾
Admission to South Hill Primary School is managed by Hertfordshire. 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 Hill Primary School cover? ▾
South Hill Primary School is a primary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for South Hill Primary School? ▾
South Hill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.