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Chelsfield Primary School Catchment Area

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

Chelsfield Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Orpington, Bromley , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 97 pupils, and a capacity of 109 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

97

Pupils

109

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Chelsfield Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chelsfield Primary School?

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

As an academy, Chelsfield Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bromley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bromley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bromley catchment area documents →

Chelsfield Primary School: 109 places, 89% filled: places available

Chelsfield Primary School has a published admission number of 109 places. 97 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 109 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. 27.8% of pupils at Chelsfield Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bromley.

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

Bromley 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 Bromley school admissions →

Chelsfield Primary School: School Information

Full address
Warren Road, Chelsfield, Orpington, BR6 6EP
Local authority
Bromley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
27.8% of pupils
DfE URN
142694

Other Primary Schools in Orpington

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Chelsfield 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: Chelsfield Primary School

What is the catchment area for Chelsfield Primary School?

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

Is Chelsfield Primary School oversubscribed?

Chelsfield Primary School has a capacity of 109 places and currently has 97 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bromley.

What is the admissions policy for Chelsfield Primary School?

Admission to Chelsfield Primary School is managed by Bromley. 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 Chelsfield Primary School cover?

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

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