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Thorn Grove Primary School Catchment Area

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

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 — 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

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.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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 →

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.

Frequently Asked Questions — Thorn Grove Primary School

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.