Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School Catchment Area
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School is a academy converter primary school in St. Albans, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 282 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–7
Age range
282
Pupils
240
Capacity
118%
Fill rate
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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.
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- Full address
- Downes Road, St. Albans, AL4 9NT
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–7 years
- Free school meals
- 3.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146893
Other Primary Schools in St. Albans
If Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St. Albans are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
Is Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School currently has 282 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 240 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery 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 Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School cover? ▾
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School is a primary school in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.