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Christ Church School Catchment Area

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

Christ Church School is a voluntary aided primary school in London, Camden , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 173 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

173

Pupils

210

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Christ Church School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Christ Church School?

The catchment area for Christ Church School 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 School 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.

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 School: 210 places, 82% filled: places available

Christ Church School has a published admission number of 210 places. 173 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 50% of pupils at Christ Church School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area 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 School: School Information

Full address
Redhill Street, Camden, London, NW1 4BD
Local authority
Camden
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
50% of pupils
DfE URN
100029

Other Primary Schools in London

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

Other Church of England Schools in Camden

Christ Church School 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 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: Christ Church School

What is the catchment area for Christ Church School?

The catchment area for Christ Church School 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 School oversubscribed?

Christ Church School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 173 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Camden.

What is the admissions policy for Christ Church School?

Christ Church School 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 School cover?

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

Christ Church School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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