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Tannery Drift School Catchment Area

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

Tannery Drift School is a community primary school in Royston, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–9, with 325 pupils, and a capacity of 345 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–9

Age range

325

Pupils

345

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Tannery Drift School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Tannery Drift School is set by Hertfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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 →

Tannery Drift School — School Information

Full address
Tannery Drift, Royston, SG8 5DE
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–9 years
Free school meals
8.9% of pupils
DfE URN
117134

Other Primary Schools in Royston

If Tannery Drift School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Royston are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Tannery Drift School

Is Tannery Drift School oversubscribed?

Tannery Drift School is operating close to its capacity of 345 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Tannery Drift School?

Admission to Tannery Drift School is managed by Hertfordshire. 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 Tannery Drift School cover?

Tannery Drift School is a primary school in Royston, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Tannery Drift School?

Tannery Drift School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.