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St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford Catchment Area

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

St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford is a voluntary aided primary school in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 103 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

103

Pupils

105

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford Catchment Area Information

Admission to St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford 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: 98% 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.

Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →

St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford — School Information

Full address
Lemsford Village, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7TR
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
7.8% of pupils
DfE URN
117435

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If St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Welwyn Garden City are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford

Is St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford oversubscribed?

St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford?

St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford 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 John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford cover?

St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford is a primary school in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 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 Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford?

St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.