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Dalmain Primary School Catchment Area

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

Dalmain Primary School is a community primary school in London, Lewisham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 364 pupils, and a capacity of 470 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

364

Pupils

470

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Dalmain Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Dalmain Primary School?

The catchment area for Dalmain Primary School is the geographic zone Lewisham 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. Lewisham 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 Dalmain Primary School is set by Lewisham 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 Lewisham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Lewisham catchment area documents →

Dalmain Primary School: 470 places, 77% filled: places available

Dalmain Primary School has a published admission number of 470 places. 364 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 470 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. 16.8% 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.

Lewisham 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 Lewisham school admissions →

Dalmain Primary School: School Information

Full address
Grove Close, Brockley Rise, London, SE23 1AS
Local authority
Lewisham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
16.8% of pupils
DfE URN
100677

Other Primary Schools in London

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Dalmain Primary School?

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

Is Dalmain Primary School oversubscribed?

Dalmain Primary School has a capacity of 470 places and currently has 364 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lewisham.

What is the admissions policy for Dalmain Primary School?

Admission to Dalmain Primary School is managed by Lewisham. 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 Dalmain Primary School cover?

Dalmain Primary School is a primary school in London, Lewisham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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