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Thorley Hill Primary School Catchment Area

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

Thorley Hill Primary School is a community primary school in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 235 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

235

Pupils

240

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Thorley Hill Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Thorley Hill Primary 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: 98% 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 →

Thorley Hill Primary School — School Information

Full address
Park Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3NH
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
10.5% of pupils
DfE URN
117230

Other Primary Schools in Bishop's Stortford

If Thorley Hill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bishop's Stortford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Thorley Hill Primary School

Is Thorley Hill Primary School oversubscribed?

Thorley Hill Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Thorley Hill Primary School?

Admission to Thorley Hill Primary 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 Thorley Hill Primary School cover?

Thorley Hill Primary School is a primary school in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thorley Hill Primary School?

Thorley Hill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.