Buckingham Primary School Catchment Area
Buckingham Primary School is a community primary school in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 409 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
409
Pupils
630
Capacity
65%
Fill rate
Buckingham Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Buckingham Primary School?
The catchment area for Buckingham Primary School is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames 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. Richmond upon Thames 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 Buckingham Primary School is set by Richmond upon Thames and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Richmond upon Thames before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Richmond upon Thames catchment area documents →Buckingham Primary School: 630 places, 65% filled: places available
Buckingham Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 409 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.7% of pupils at Buckingham Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Richmond upon Thames.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames school admissions →
Buckingham Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Buckingham Road, Hampton, TW12 3LT
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 38.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102904
Other Primary Schools in Hampton
If Buckingham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hampton are the next closest alternatives.
Carlisle Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · TW12 3AJ
Hampton Hill Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · TW12 1HW
Hampton Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · TW12 2LA
Hampton Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · TW12 2JH
St Mary's Hampton Church of England Primary Catchment Area
Free schools · TW12 2HP
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Buckingham Primary 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Buckingham Primary School
What is the catchment area for Buckingham Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Buckingham Primary School is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames 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. Richmond upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Buckingham Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Buckingham Primary School has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 409 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Richmond upon Thames.
What is the admissions policy for Buckingham Primary School? ▾
Admission to Buckingham Primary School is managed by Richmond upon Thames. 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 Buckingham Primary School cover? ▾
Buckingham Primary School is a primary school in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.