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Burpham Primary School Catchment Area

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

Burpham Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Guildford, Surrey , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 431 pupils, and a capacity of 432 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

431

Pupils

432

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Burpham Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Burpham Primary School?

The catchment area for Burpham Primary School 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, Burpham Primary School 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.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

Find Surrey catchment area documents →

Burpham Primary School: at or above its 432 place limit

Burpham Primary School has a published admission number of 432 places. 431 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 432 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. 8.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Guildford.

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) →

Burpham Primary School: School Information

Full address
Burpham Lane, Burpham, Guildford, GU4 7LZ
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
8.4% of pupils
DfE URN
150036

Other Primary Schools in Guildford

If Burpham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Guildford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Burpham 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Burpham Primary School

What is the catchment area for Burpham Primary School?

The catchment area for Burpham Primary School 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 Burpham Primary School oversubscribed?

Burpham Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 432 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Burpham Primary School?

Admission to Burpham Primary School 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 Burpham Primary School cover?

Burpham Primary School is a primary school in Guildford, Surrey, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Burpham Primary School?

Burpham Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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