Blackheath Prep Catchment Area
Blackheath Prep is an other independent not applicable school in London, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 388 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
388
Pupils
420
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Blackheath Prep Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Blackheath Prep?
The catchment area for Blackheath Prep is the geographic zone Greenwich uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Greenwich publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to Blackheath Prep is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Greenwich may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Greenwich before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Greenwich catchment area documents →Blackheath Prep: 420 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
Blackheath Prep has a published admission number of 420 places. 388 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Greenwich'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.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Greenwich 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 Greenwich school admissions →
Blackheath Prep: School Information
- Full address
- 4 St German's Place, Blackheath, London, SE3 0NJ
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 100199
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Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Blackheath Prep 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Blackheath Prep
What is the catchment area for Blackheath Prep? ▾
The catchment area for Blackheath Prep is the geographic zone Greenwich uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Greenwich publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Blackheath Prep oversubscribed? ▾
Blackheath Prep is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Blackheath Prep? ▾
Blackheath Prep is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Greenwich publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Blackheath Prep cover? ▾
Blackheath Prep is a not applicable school in London, Greenwich, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.