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Ark Brunel Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Ark Brunel Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in London, Kensington and Chelsea , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 177 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

177

Pupils

210

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Ark Brunel Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ark Brunel Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Ark Brunel Primary Academy is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea 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. Kensington and Chelsea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Ark Brunel Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kensington and Chelsea. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kensington and Chelsea before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kensington and Chelsea catchment area documents →

Ark Brunel Primary Academy: 210 places, 84% filled: places available

Ark Brunel Primary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 177 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 54.2% of pupils at Ark Brunel Primary Academy 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.

Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea school admissions →

Ark Brunel Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Middle Row, London, W10 5AT
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
54.2% of pupils
DfE URN
139645

Other Primary Schools in London

If Ark Brunel Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ark Brunel Primary Academy 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: Ark Brunel Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Ark Brunel Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Ark Brunel Primary Academy is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea 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. Kensington and Chelsea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ark Brunel Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Ark Brunel Primary Academy has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 177 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kensington and Chelsea.

What is the admissions policy for Ark Brunel Primary Academy?

Admission to Ark Brunel Primary Academy is managed by Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Ark Brunel Primary Academy cover?

Ark Brunel Primary Academy is a primary school in London, Kensington and Chelsea, 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 Ark Brunel Primary Academy?

Ark Brunel Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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