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Childs Hill Primary School Catchment Area

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

Childs Hill Primary School is an academy converter primary school in London, Barnet , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 458 pupils, and a capacity of 345 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

458

Pupils

345

Capacity

133%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Childs Hill Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Childs Hill Primary School?

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

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

Currently oversubscribed: 458 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 345 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Barnet publishes the 2027 Childs Hill Primary School numbers →

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

Find Barnet catchment area documents →

Childs Hill Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 133% capacity

Childs Hill Primary School has a published admission number of 345 places. 458 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 133%. At 133% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Barnet allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 34.7% of pupils at Childs Hill Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Barnet.

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

Barnet 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. Barnet Council school admissions (official) →

Childs Hill Primary School: School Information

Full address
Dersingham Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1SL
Local authority
Barnet
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
34.7% of pupils
DfE URN
147706

Other Primary Schools in London

If Childs Hill Primary 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 Childs Hill 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: Childs Hill Primary School

What is the catchment area for Childs Hill Primary School?

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

Is Childs Hill Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Childs Hill Primary School currently has 458 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 345 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Childs Hill Primary School?

Admission to Childs Hill Primary School is managed by Barnet. 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 Childs Hill Primary School cover?

Childs Hill Primary School is a primary school in London, Barnet, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Childs Hill Primary School?

Childs Hill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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