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Velmead Junior School Catchment Area

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

Velmead Junior School is a community primary school in Fleet, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 382 pupils, and a capacity of 384 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7-11

Age range

382

Pupils

384

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Velmead Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Velmead Junior School?

The catchment area for Velmead Junior School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire 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 Velmead Junior School is set by Hampshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hampshire catchment area documents →

Velmead Junior School: 384 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Velmead Junior School has a published admission number of 384 places. 382 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 384, Hampshire'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. 7.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Fleet.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Hampshire 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. Find Hampshire school admissions →

Velmead Junior School: School Information

Full address
Velmead Road, Fleet, GU52 7LG
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
7.9% of pupils
DfE URN
116054

Other Primary Schools in Fleet

If Velmead Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Fleet are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Velmead Junior 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: Velmead Junior School

What is the catchment area for Velmead Junior School?

The catchment area for Velmead Junior School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Velmead Junior School oversubscribed?

Velmead Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 384 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Velmead Junior School?

Admission to Velmead Junior School is managed by Hampshire. 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 Velmead Junior School cover?

Velmead Junior School is a primary school in Fleet, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Velmead Junior School?

Velmead Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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