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Blackheath Prep Catchment Area

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

Blackheath Prep is a 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 — 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

Entry to Blackheath Prep is selective — 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.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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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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If Blackheath Prep is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Blackheath Prep

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.