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Buckingham Preparatory School Catchment Area

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

Buckingham Preparatory School is an other independent not applicable school in Pinner, Harrow , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 107 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-11

Age range

107

Pupils

140

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Buckingham Preparatory School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Buckingham Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Buckingham Preparatory School is the geographic zone Harrow 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. Harrow publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Buckingham Preparatory School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Harrow 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.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Harrow before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Buckingham Preparatory School: 140 places, 76% filled: places available

Buckingham Preparatory School has a published admission number of 140 places. 107 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 140 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

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

Harrow 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 Harrow school admissions →

Buckingham Preparatory School: School Information

Full address
458 Rayners Lane, Pinner, HA5 5DT
Local authority
Harrow
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-11 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
101568

Other Not applicable Schools in Pinner

If Buckingham Preparatory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Pinner are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Buckingham Preparatory 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: Buckingham Preparatory School

What is the catchment area for Buckingham Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Buckingham Preparatory School is the geographic zone Harrow 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. Harrow publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Buckingham Preparatory School oversubscribed?

Buckingham Preparatory School has a capacity of 140 places and currently has 107 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Harrow.

What is the admissions policy for Buckingham Preparatory School?

Buckingham Preparatory School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Harrow publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Buckingham Preparatory School cover?

Buckingham Preparatory School is a not applicable school in Pinner, Harrow, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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