Alexandra Primary School Catchment Area
Alexandra Primary School is a community primary school in Kingston upon Thames , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 460 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
460
Pupils
420
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Alexandra Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Alexandra Primary School?
The catchment area for Alexandra Primary School is the geographic zone Kingston upon Thames 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. Kingston upon Thames 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 Alexandra Primary School is set by Kingston upon Thames and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kingston upon Thames 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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Alexandra Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 460 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Kingston upon Thames allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Kingston upon Thames.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames school admissions →
Alexandra Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Alexandra Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6SE
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 14.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102578
Other Primary Schools in Kingston upon Thames
If Alexandra Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Kingston upon Thames are the next closest alternatives.
Coombe Hill Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · KT2 7DD
Coombe Hill Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · KT2 7DD
King Athelstan Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · KT1 3AR
St John's C of E Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · KT1 2SG
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · KT2 6AZ
St Luke's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · KT2 6EN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Alexandra 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Alexandra Primary School
What is the catchment area for Alexandra Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Alexandra Primary School is the geographic zone Kingston upon Thames 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. Kingston upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Alexandra Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Alexandra Primary School currently has 460 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Alexandra Primary School? ▾
Admission to Alexandra Primary School is managed by Kingston upon Thames. 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 Alexandra Primary School cover? ▾
Alexandra Primary School is a primary school in Kingston upon Thames, 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 Alexandra Primary School? ▾
Alexandra Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.