Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

The John Hampden School Catchment Area

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

The John Hampden School is a community primary school in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 277 pupils, and a capacity of 296 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-7

Age range

277

Pupils

296

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

The John Hampden School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The John Hampden School?

The catchment area for The John Hampden School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire 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 The John Hampden School is set by Buckinghamshire 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.

Get an alert if The John Hampden School goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

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

Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →

The John Hampden School: 296 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

The John Hampden School has a published admission number of 296 places. 277 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 296, Buckinghamshire'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. 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Aylesbury.

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

Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

The John Hampden School: School Information

Full address
Wharf Road, Wendover, Aylesbury, HP22 6HF
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
6% of pupils
DfE URN
110293

Other Primary Schools in Aylesbury

If The John Hampden School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Aylesbury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to The John Hampden 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: The John Hampden School

What is the catchment area for The John Hampden School?

The catchment area for The John Hampden School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The John Hampden School oversubscribed?

The John Hampden School is operating close to its capacity of 296 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The John Hampden School?

Admission to The John Hampden School is managed by Buckinghamshire. 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 John Hampden School cover?

The John Hampden School is a primary school in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The John Hampden School?

The John Hampden School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.