Thorn Grove Primary School Catchment Area
Thorn Grove Primary School is a community primary school in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 232 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
232
Pupils
240
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Thorn Grove Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Thorn Grove Primary School?
The catchment area for Thorn Grove Primary School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire 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 Thorn Grove 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.
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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 →Thorn Grove Primary School: 240 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Thorn Grove Primary School has a published admission number of 240 places. 232 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 240, 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. 18.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bishop's Stortford.
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) →
Thorn Grove Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Thorn Grove, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5LD
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 18.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117277
Other Primary Schools in Bishop's Stortford
If Thorn Grove Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bishop's Stortford are the next closest alternatives.
Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · CM22 6BP
Manuden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CM23 1DE
Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CM22 7LU
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CM23 5QL
Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CM22 6DD
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CM22 7HH
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Thorn Grove Primary 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.
Summercroft Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Bishop's Stortford · 0.7 miles away
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bishop's Stortford · 0.8 miles away
Thorley Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Bishop's Stortford · 0.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Thorn Grove Primary School
What is the catchment area for Thorn Grove Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Thorn Grove Primary School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Thorn Grove Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Thorn Grove Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Thorn Grove Primary School? ▾
Admission to Thorn Grove 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 Thorn Grove Primary School cover? ▾
Thorn Grove 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 Thorn Grove Primary School? ▾
Thorn Grove Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.