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Barnett Wood Infant School Catchment Area

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

Barnett Wood Infant School is a community primary school in Ashtead, Surrey , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 150 pupils, and a capacity of 156 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5-7

Age range

150

Pupils

156

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Barnett Wood Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Barnett Wood Infant School?

The catchment area for Barnett Wood Infant School is the geographic zone Surrey 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. Surrey 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 Barnett Wood Infant School is set by Surrey and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% 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 Surrey before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Surrey catchment area documents →

Barnett Wood Infant School: 156 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Barnett Wood Infant School has a published admission number of 156 places. 150 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 156, Surrey'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. 4.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Ashtead.

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

Surrey 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. Surrey Council school admissions (official) →

Barnett Wood Infant School: School Information

Full address
Barnett Wood Lane, Ashtead, KT21 2DF
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-7 years
Free school meals
4.7% of pupils
DfE URN
124982

Other Primary Schools in Ashtead

If Barnett Wood Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ashtead are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Barnett Wood Infant 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: Barnett Wood Infant School

What is the catchment area for Barnett Wood Infant School?

The catchment area for Barnett Wood Infant School is the geographic zone Surrey 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. Surrey publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Barnett Wood Infant School oversubscribed?

Barnett Wood Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 156 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Barnett Wood Infant School?

Admission to Barnett Wood Infant School is managed by Surrey. 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 Barnett Wood Infant School cover?

Barnett Wood Infant School is a primary school in Ashtead, Surrey, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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