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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak Catchment Area

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

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak is a voluntary aided primary school in Bishop's Stortford, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 45 pupils, and a capacity of 112 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

45

Pupils

112

Capacity

40%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak?

The catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak is managed by Essex 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 Essex 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 Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak: 112 places, 40% filled: places available

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak has a published admission number of 112 places. 45 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 40%. At 40% full, the school currently has headroom below its 112 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. 17.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bishop's Stortford.

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

Essex 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. Essex Council school admissions (official) →

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak: School Information

Full address
Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7HH
Local authority
Essex
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
17.8% of pupils
DfE URN
115178

Other Primary Schools in Bishop's Stortford

If St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bishop's Stortford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Essex

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Essex. 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 Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak 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 Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak

What is the catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak?

The catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak oversubscribed?

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak has a capacity of 112 places and currently has 45 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak?

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Essex before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak cover?

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak is a primary school in Bishop's Stortford, Essex, 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 Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak?

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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