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Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area

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

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery is an academy converter primary school in Woking, Surrey , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 457 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

457

Pupils

420

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery 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.

As an academy, Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Surrey. 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: 457 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 Surrey before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery: at or above its 420 place limit

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery has a published admission number of 420 places. 457 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 109%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Surrey 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. 12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Woking.

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) →

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery: School Information

Full address
Almond Avenue, Barnsbury, Woking, GU22 0BB
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
12.2% of pupils
DfE URN
140540

Other Primary Schools in Woking

If Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Woking are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery 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: Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery

What is the catchment area for Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery 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 Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?

Yes, Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery currently has 457 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery?

Admission to Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery 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 Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery cover?

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Woking, Surrey, 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 Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery?

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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