Alfred Salter Primary School Catchment Area
Alfred Salter Primary School is a community primary school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 389 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
389
Pupils
420
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Alfred Salter Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Alfred Salter Primary School?
The catchment area for Alfred Salter Primary School is the geographic zone Southwark 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. Southwark 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 Alfred Salter Primary School is set by Southwark 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 Southwark before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Southwark catchment area documents →Alfred Salter Primary School: 420 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity
Alfred Salter Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 389 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Southwark's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29% of pupils at Alfred Salter Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Southwark.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Southwark 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 Southwark school admissions →
Alfred Salter Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Quebec Way, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 7LP
- Local authority
- Southwark
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 29% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100819
Other Primary Schools in London
If Alfred Salter Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
The Aldgate School Catchment Area
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Argyle Primary School Catchment Area
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West Hampstead Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW6 1QL
Brecknock Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 9AL
Brookfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · N19 5DH
Edith Neville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 1HQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Alfred Salter 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.
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 1.8 miles away
Meridian Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · London · 2.1 miles away
Christ Church Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 2.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Alfred Salter Primary School
What is the catchment area for Alfred Salter Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Alfred Salter Primary School is the geographic zone Southwark 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. Southwark publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Alfred Salter Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Alfred Salter Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Alfred Salter Primary School? ▾
Admission to Alfred Salter Primary School is managed by Southwark. 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 Alfred Salter Primary School cover? ▾
Alfred Salter Primary School is a primary school in London, Southwark, 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 Alfred Salter Primary School? ▾
Alfred Salter Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.