Widford School Catchment Area
Widford School is a community primary school in Widford Herts, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 47 pupils, and a capacity of 64 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
47
Pupils
64
Capacity
73%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Widford School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Widford School?
The catchment area for Widford School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire 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 Widford 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.
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 →Widford School: 64 places, 73% filled: places available
Widford School has a published admission number of 64 places. 47 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 64 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. 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Widford Herts.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire Council school admissions (official) →
Widford School: School Information
- Full address
- Ware Road, Widford, Widford Herts, SG12 8RE
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117176
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Widford 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Widford School
What is the catchment area for Widford School? ▾
The catchment area for Widford School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Widford School oversubscribed? ▾
Widford School has a capacity of 64 places and currently has 47 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hertfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Widford School? ▾
Admission to Widford 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 Widford School cover? ▾
Widford School is a primary school in Widford Herts, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Widford School? ▾
Widford School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.