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St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Woking, Surrey , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-11

Age range

212

Pupils

210

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Surrey 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Surrey publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School is managed by Surrey 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Surrey 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 Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit

St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 212 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Surrey 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. 1.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Woking.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Surrey 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. Surrey Council school admissions (official) →

St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
Five Oaks Close, St John's, Woking, GU21 8TU
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
1.9% of pupils
DfE URN
143370

Other Primary Schools in Woking

If St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Woking are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Surrey

St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Surrey. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Surrey 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Surrey publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School currently has 212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School?

St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Surrey before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School cover?

St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Woking, Surrey, 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 St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School?

St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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