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St Elizabeth's School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Elizabeth's School is a non-maintained special not applicable school in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 5-19, with 66 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-19

Age range

66

Pupils

80

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Elizabeth's School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Elizabeth's School?

The catchment area for St Elizabeth's School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 St Elizabeth's 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.

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 →

St Elizabeth's School: 80 places, 83% filled: places available

St Elizabeth's School has a published admission number of 80 places. 66 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 80 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.5% of pupils at St Elizabeth's 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) →

St Elizabeth's School: School Information

Full address
South End, Much Hadham, SG10 6EW
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Non-maintained special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-19 years
Free school meals
20.5% of pupils
DfE URN
117665

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to St Elizabeth's 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Elizabeth's School

What is the catchment area for St Elizabeth's School?

The catchment area for St Elizabeth's School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 St Elizabeth's School oversubscribed?

St Elizabeth's School has a capacity of 80 places and currently has 66 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hertfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for St Elizabeth's School?

Admission to St Elizabeth's 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 St Elizabeth's School cover?

St Elizabeth's School is a not applicable school in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 5-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Elizabeth's School?

St Elizabeth's School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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