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Athelney Primary School Catchment Area

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

Athelney Primary School is a community primary school in London, Lewisham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 385 pupils, and a capacity of 596 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

385

Pupils

596

Capacity

65%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Athelney Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Athelney Primary School?

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

Find Lewisham catchment area documents →

Athelney Primary School: 596 places, 65% filled: places available

Athelney Primary School has a published admission number of 596 places. 385 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 596 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. 39% of pupils at Athelney Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lewisham.

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

Lewisham 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 Lewisham school admissions →

Athelney Primary School: School Information

Full address
Athelney Street, London, SE6 3LD
Local authority
Lewisham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
39% of pupils
DfE URN
100672

Other Primary Schools in London

If Athelney 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 Athelney 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: Athelney Primary School

What is the catchment area for Athelney Primary School?

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

Is Athelney Primary School oversubscribed?

Athelney Primary School has a capacity of 596 places and currently has 385 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lewisham.

What is the admissions policy for Athelney Primary School?

Admission to Athelney Primary School is managed by Lewisham. 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 Athelney Primary School cover?

Athelney Primary School is a primary school in London, Lewisham, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Athelney Primary School?

Athelney Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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