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Acton Gardens Primary School Catchment Area

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

Acton Gardens Primary School is a community primary school in London, Ealing , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 388 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

388

Pupils

450

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Acton Gardens Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Acton Gardens Primary School?

The catchment area for Acton Gardens Primary School is the geographic zone Ealing 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. Ealing 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 Acton Gardens Primary School is set by Ealing 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 Ealing before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Ealing catchment area documents →

Acton Gardens Primary School: 450 places, 86% filled: places available

Acton Gardens Primary School has a published admission number of 450 places. 388 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 450 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. 44.3% of pupils at Acton Gardens Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Ealing 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. Find Ealing school admissions →

Acton Gardens Primary School: School Information

Full address
Osborne Road, Acton, London, W3 8SJ
Local authority
Ealing
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
44.3% of pupils
DfE URN
101867

Other Primary Schools in London

If Acton Gardens Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Acton Gardens Primary 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: Acton Gardens Primary School

What is the catchment area for Acton Gardens Primary School?

The catchment area for Acton Gardens Primary School is the geographic zone Ealing 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. Ealing publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Acton Gardens Primary School oversubscribed?

Acton Gardens Primary School has a capacity of 450 places and currently has 388 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Ealing.

What is the admissions policy for Acton Gardens Primary School?

Admission to Acton Gardens Primary School is managed by Ealing. 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 Acton Gardens Primary School cover?

Acton Gardens Primary School is a primary school in London, Ealing, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Acton Gardens Primary School?

Acton Gardens Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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