The Priory School Catchment Area
The Priory School is a foundation secondary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1242 pupils, and a capacity of 1300 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,242
Pupils
1,300
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
The Priory School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at The Priory School are allocated by Hertfordshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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 Priory School — School Information
- Full address
- Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UR
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 23.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117499
Other Secondary Schools in Hitchin
If The Priory School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hitchin are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Priory School
Is The Priory School oversubscribed? ▾
The Priory School is operating close to its capacity of 1300 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 Priory School? ▾
Admission to The Priory 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 The Priory School cover? ▾
The Priory School is a secondary school in Hitchin, 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 Priory School? ▾
The Priory School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.