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Bandon Hill Primary School Catchment Area

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

Bandon Hill Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Wallington, Sutton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 442 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

442

Pupils

420

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Bandon Hill Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bandon Hill Primary School?

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

As an academy, Bandon Hill Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sutton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 442 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

Find Sutton catchment area documents →

Bandon Hill Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit

Bandon Hill Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 442 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Sutton allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Wallington.

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

Sutton 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 Sutton school admissions →

Bandon Hill Primary School: School Information

Full address
Sandy Lane South, Wallington, SM6 9QU
Local authority
Sutton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
17% of pupils
DfE URN
148776

Other Primary Schools in Wallington

If Bandon Hill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wallington are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Bandon Hill 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: Bandon Hill Primary School

What is the catchment area for Bandon Hill Primary School?

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

Is Bandon Hill Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Bandon Hill Primary School currently has 442 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bandon Hill Primary School?

Admission to Bandon Hill Primary School is managed by Sutton. 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 Bandon Hill Primary School cover?

Bandon Hill Primary School is a primary school in Wallington, Sutton, 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 Bandon Hill Primary School?

Bandon Hill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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