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St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green Catchment Area

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

St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green is an academy converter primary school in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 201 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

201

Pupils

270

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green?

The catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green is managed by Buckinghamshire 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.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →

St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green: 270 places, 74% filled: places available

St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green has a published admission number of 270 places. 201 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 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. 6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Princes Risborough.

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

Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green: School Information

Full address
Main Road, Lacey Green, Princes Risborough, HP27 0PL
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
6.5% of pupils
DfE URN
145422

Other Primary Schools in Princes Risborough

If St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Princes Risborough are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Buckinghamshire

St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Buckinghamshire. 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 John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green 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 John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green

What is the catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green?

The catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green oversubscribed?

St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 201 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Buckinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green?

St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green cover?

St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green is a primary school in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green?

St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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