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Coston Primary School Catchment Area

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

Coston Primary School is a community primary school in Greenford, Ealing , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 454 pupils, and a capacity of 470 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

454

Pupils

470

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Coston Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Coston Primary School?

The catchment area for Coston Primary School is the geographic zone Ealing 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. Ealing 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 Coston Primary School is set by Ealing and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 Ealing before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Ealing catchment area documents →

Coston Primary School: 470 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Coston Primary School has a published admission number of 470 places. 454 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 470, Ealing'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. 39.2% of pupils at Coston Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Ealing.

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

Ealing 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 Ealing school admissions →

Coston Primary School: School Information

Full address
Oldfield Lane South, Greenford, UB6 9JU
Local authority
Ealing
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
39.2% of pupils
DfE URN
101879

Other Primary Schools in Greenford

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Coston Primary School?

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

Is Coston Primary School oversubscribed?

Coston Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 470 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Coston Primary School?

Admission to Coston Primary School is managed by Ealing. 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 Coston Primary School cover?

Coston Primary School is a primary school in Greenford, Ealing, 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 Coston Primary School?

Coston Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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