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St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School is a community primary school in Liverpool , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 409 pupils, and a capacity of 484 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

409

Pupils

484

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School?

The catchment area for St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School is the geographic zone Liverpool 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 siblings. Liverpool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School is set by Liverpool and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

Find Liverpool catchment area documents →

St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School: 484 places, 85% filled: places available

St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School has a published admission number of 484 places. 409 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 484 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. 22.9% of pupils at St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Liverpool.

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

Liverpool 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. Liverpool Council school admissions (official) →

St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Neilson Road, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 7BA
Local authority
Liverpool
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
22.9% of pupils
DfE URN
133330

Other Primary Schools in Liverpool

If St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community 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 Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School?

The catchment area for St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School is the geographic zone Liverpool 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 siblings. Liverpool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School oversubscribed?

St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School has a capacity of 484 places and currently has 409 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Liverpool.

What is the admissions policy for St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School?

Admission to St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School is managed by Liverpool. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School cover?

St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School?

St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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