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Church Hill School Catchment Area

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

Church Hill School is a community primary school in Barnet , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 200 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

200

Pupils

210

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Church Hill School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Church Hill School?

The catchment area for Church Hill 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.

The catchment area for Church Hill School is set by Barnet and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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 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 →

Church Hill School: 210 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Church Hill School has a published admission number of 210 places. 200 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Barnet'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. 17.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of 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) →

Church Hill School: School Information

Full address
Burlington Rise, East Barnet, Barnet, EN4 8NN
Local authority
Barnet
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
17.5% of pupils
DfE URN
101266

Other Primary Schools in Barnet

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Church Hill 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: Church Hill School

What is the catchment area for Church Hill School?

The catchment area for Church Hill 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 Church Hill School oversubscribed?

Church Hill School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Church Hill School?

Admission to Church Hill 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 Church Hill School cover?

Church Hill School is a primary school in Barnet, 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 Church Hill School?

Church Hill School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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