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Carlton Vale Infant School Catchment Area

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

Carlton Vale Infant School is a community primary school in London, Brent , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 60 pupils, and a capacity of 230 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

60

Pupils

230

Capacity

26%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Carlton Vale Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Carlton Vale Infant School?

The catchment area for Carlton Vale Infant School is the geographic zone Brent 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. Brent 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 Carlton Vale Infant School is set by Brent 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 Brent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Brent catchment area documents →

Carlton Vale Infant School: 230 places, 26% filled: places available

Carlton Vale Infant School has a published admission number of 230 places. 60 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 26%. At 26% full, the school currently has headroom below its 230 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. 36.7% of pupils at Carlton Vale Infant School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Brent.

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

Brent 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 Brent school admissions →

Carlton Vale Infant School: School Information

Full address
Malvern Place, Kilburn, London, NW6 5PX
Local authority
Brent
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
36.7% of pupils
DfE URN
101498

Other Primary Schools in London

If Carlton Vale Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Carlton Vale Infant 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: Carlton Vale Infant School

What is the catchment area for Carlton Vale Infant School?

The catchment area for Carlton Vale Infant School is the geographic zone Brent 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. Brent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Carlton Vale Infant School oversubscribed?

Carlton Vale Infant School has a capacity of 230 places and currently has 60 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Brent.

What is the admissions policy for Carlton Vale Infant School?

Admission to Carlton Vale Infant School is managed by Brent. 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 Carlton Vale Infant School cover?

Carlton Vale Infant School is a primary school in London, Brent, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Carlton Vale Infant School?

Carlton Vale Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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