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Ark Conway Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Ark Conway Primary Academy is a free s primary school in London, Hammersmith and Fulham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 207 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

207

Pupils

210

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Ark Conway Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ark Conway Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Ark Conway Primary Academy is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham 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. Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Ark Conway Primary Academy is set by Hammersmith and Fulham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Hammersmith and Fulham catchment area documents →

Ark Conway Primary Academy: 210 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Ark Conway Primary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 207 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Hammersmith and Fulham'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. 38.2% of pupils at Ark Conway Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hammersmith and Fulham.

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

Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham school admissions →

Ark Conway Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
60 Hemlock Road, Hammersmith, London, W12 0QT
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
38.2% of pupils
DfE URN
137331

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If Ark Conway 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 Conway 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 Conway Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Ark Conway Primary Academy?

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

Is Ark Conway Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Ark Conway Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ark Conway Primary Academy?

Admission to Ark Conway Primary Academy is managed by Hammersmith and Fulham. 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 Conway Primary Academy cover?

Ark Conway Primary Academy is a primary school in London, Hammersmith and Fulham, 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 Conway Primary Academy?

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

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