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Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead Catchment Area

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

Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead is a voluntary aided primary school in London, Camden , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 191 pupils, and a capacity of 196 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

191

Pupils

196

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead?

The catchment area for Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead is the geographic zone Camden 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead is managed by Camden and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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 Camden before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Camden catchment area documents →

Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead: 196 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead has a published admission number of 196 places. 191 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 196, Camden's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 3.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of London.

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

Camden 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 Camden school admissions →

Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead: School Information

Full address
Christ Church Hill, London, NW3 1JH
Local authority
Camden
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
3.7% of pupils
DfE URN
100028

Other Primary Schools in London

If Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Camden

Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Camden. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead 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: Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead

What is the catchment area for Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead?

The catchment area for Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead is the geographic zone Camden 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead oversubscribed?

Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead is operating close to its capacity of 196 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead?

Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Camden before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead cover?

Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead is a primary school in London, Camden, 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 Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead?

Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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