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St George's School Catchment Area

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

St George's School is a academy converter secondary school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1362 pupils, and a capacity of 1406 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,362

Pupils

1,406

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

St George's School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St George's School is managed by Hertfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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St George's School — School Information

Full address
Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4TD
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
3.8% of pupils
DfE URN
138356

Other Secondary Schools in Harpenden

If St George's School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Harpenden are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St George's School

Is St George's School oversubscribed?

St George's School is operating close to its capacity of 1406 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

St George's School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St George's School cover?

St George's School is a secondary school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.