Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Catchment Area
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 263 pupils, and a capacity of 230 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
7–11
Age range
263
Pupils
230
Capacity
114%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy 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.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Fishponds Road, Hitchin, SG5 1NS
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 13.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140611
Other Primary Schools in Hitchin
If Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hitchin are the next closest alternatives.
Shillington Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · SG5 3NX
Roecroft Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · SG5 4PF
Highbury Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · SG4 9AG
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · SG5 1XR
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SG4 0JP
Kimpton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SG4 8RB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Is Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy currently has 263 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 230 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy? ▾
Admission to Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy 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 Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy cover? ▾
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy is a primary school in Hitchin, 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 Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy? ▾
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.