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Wheatfields Junior Mixed School Catchment Area

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

Wheatfields Junior Mixed School is a academy converter primary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 360 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7–11

Age range

360

Pupils

360

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Wheatfields Junior Mixed School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Wheatfields Junior Mixed 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 360 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Wheatfields Junior Mixed School — School Information

Full address
Downes Road, St Albans, AL4 9NT
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
4.4% of pupils
DfE URN
146878

Other Primary Schools in St Albans

If Wheatfields Junior Mixed School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Albans are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Wheatfields Junior Mixed School

Is Wheatfields Junior Mixed School oversubscribed?

Yes — Wheatfields Junior Mixed School currently has 360 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Wheatfields Junior Mixed School?

Admission to Wheatfields Junior Mixed 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 Junior Mixed School cover?

Wheatfields Junior Mixed School is a primary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, 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 Wheatfields Junior Mixed School?

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