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Thomas Hickman School Catchment Area

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

Thomas Hickman School is a community primary school in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 513 pupils, and a capacity of 488 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

513

Pupils

488

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Thomas Hickman School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Thomas Hickman School?

The catchment area for Thomas Hickman 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 Thomas Hickman 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 513 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 488 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Thomas Hickman School: at or above its 488 place limit

Thomas Hickman School has a published admission number of 488 places. 513 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 488 places. Buckinghamshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 34.8% of pupils at Thomas Hickman School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Buckinghamshire.

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) →

Thomas Hickman School: School Information

Full address
Belgrave Road, Aylesbury, HP19 9HP
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
34.8% of pupils
DfE URN
110313

Other Primary Schools in Aylesbury

If Thomas Hickman 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 Thomas Hickman 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: Thomas Hickman School

What is the catchment area for Thomas Hickman School?

The catchment area for Thomas Hickman 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 Thomas Hickman School oversubscribed?

Yes, Thomas Hickman School currently has 513 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 488 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Thomas Hickman School?

Admission to Thomas Hickman 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 Thomas Hickman School cover?

Thomas Hickman School is a primary school in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thomas Hickman School?

Thomas Hickman School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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