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Woodfield School Catchment Area

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

Woodfield School is a community special not applicable school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-19, with 125 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-19

Age range

125

Pupils

120

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Woodfield School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Woodfield School?

The catchment area for Woodfield School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Woodfield 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 125 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 120 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Hertfordshire publishes the 2027 Woodfield School numbers →

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 →

Woodfield School: at or above its 120 place limit

Woodfield School has a published admission number of 120 places. 125 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 120 places. Hertfordshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 34.3% of pupils at Woodfield School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hertfordshire.

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) →

Woodfield School: School Information

Full address
Malmes Croft, Leverstock Green, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RL
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-19 years
Free school meals
34.3% of pupils
DfE URN
117682

Other Not applicable Schools in Hemel Hempstead

If Woodfield School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Hemel Hempstead are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Woodfield 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: Woodfield School

What is the catchment area for Woodfield School?

The catchment area for Woodfield School is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Woodfield School oversubscribed?

Yes, Woodfield School currently has 125 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 120 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Woodfield School?

Admission to Woodfield 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 Woodfield School cover?

Woodfield School is a not applicable school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 3-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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