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Water Hall Primary School Catchment Area

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

Water Hall Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Milton Keynes , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 205 pupils, and a capacity of 345 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

205

Pupils

345

Capacity

59%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Water Hall Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Water Hall Primary School?

The catchment area for Water Hall Primary School is the geographic zone Milton Keynes 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. Milton Keynes publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Water Hall Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Milton Keynes. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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

Find Milton Keynes catchment area documents →

Water Hall Primary School: 345 places, 59% filled: places available

Water Hall Primary School has a published admission number of 345 places. 205 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 59%. At 59% full, the school currently has headroom below its 345 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 60.2% of pupils at Water Hall Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Milton Keynes.

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

Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes school admissions →

Water Hall Primary School: School Information

Full address
Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3QF
Local authority
Milton Keynes
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
60.2% of pupils
DfE URN
148193

Other Primary Schools in Milton Keynes

If Water Hall Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Milton Keynes are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Water Hall 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Water Hall Primary School

What is the catchment area for Water Hall Primary School?

The catchment area for Water Hall Primary School is the geographic zone Milton Keynes 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. Milton Keynes publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Water Hall Primary School oversubscribed?

Water Hall Primary School has a capacity of 345 places and currently has 205 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Milton Keynes.

What is the admissions policy for Water Hall Primary School?

Admission to Water Hall Primary School is managed by Milton Keynes. 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 Water Hall Primary School cover?

Water Hall Primary School is a primary school in Milton Keynes, 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 Water Hall Primary School?

Water Hall Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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