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Dairy Meadow Primary School Catchment Area

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

Dairy Meadow Primary School is a community primary school in Southall, Ealing , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 401 pupils, and a capacity of 498 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

401

Pupils

498

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Dairy Meadow Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Dairy Meadow Primary School?

The catchment area for Dairy Meadow 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 Dairy Meadow 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.

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 →

Dairy Meadow Primary School: 498 places, 81% filled: places available

Dairy Meadow Primary School has a published admission number of 498 places. 401 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 498 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. 30.3% of pupils at Dairy Meadow 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 →

Dairy Meadow Primary School: School Information

Full address
Swift Road, Southall, UB2 4RP
Local authority
Ealing
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
30.3% of pupils
DfE URN
101894

Other Primary Schools in Southall

If Dairy Meadow Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southall are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Dairy Meadow 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: Dairy Meadow Primary School

What is the catchment area for Dairy Meadow Primary School?

The catchment area for Dairy Meadow 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 Dairy Meadow Primary School oversubscribed?

Dairy Meadow Primary School has a capacity of 498 places and currently has 401 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Ealing.

What is the admissions policy for Dairy Meadow Primary School?

Admission to Dairy Meadow 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 Dairy Meadow Primary School cover?

Dairy Meadow Primary School is a primary school in Southall, 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 Dairy Meadow Primary School?

Dairy Meadow Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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