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The Adeyfield Academy Catchment Area

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

The Adeyfield Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 817 pupils, and a capacity of 848 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

817

Pupils

848

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

The Adeyfield Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Adeyfield Academy?

The catchment area for The Adeyfield Academy is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, The Adeyfield Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

The Adeyfield Academy: 848 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

The Adeyfield Academy has a published admission number of 848 places. 817 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 848, Hertfordshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 33.9% of pupils at The Adeyfield Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hertfordshire.

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

Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire Council school admissions (official) →

The Adeyfield Academy: School Information

Full address
Longlands, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DE
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
33.9% of pupils
DfE URN
145430

Other Secondary Schools in Hemel Hempstead

If The Adeyfield Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Adeyfield Academy 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: The Adeyfield Academy

What is the catchment area for The Adeyfield Academy?

The catchment area for The Adeyfield Academy is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Adeyfield Academy oversubscribed?

The Adeyfield Academy is operating close to its capacity of 848 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Adeyfield Academy?

Admission to The Adeyfield Academy 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 The Adeyfield Academy cover?

The Adeyfield Academy is a secondary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Adeyfield Academy?

The Adeyfield Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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