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De Lucy Primary School Catchment Area

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

De Lucy Primary School is a community primary school in London, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 288 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

288

Pupils

446

Capacity

65%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

De Lucy Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for De Lucy Primary School?

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

Find Greenwich catchment area documents →

De Lucy Primary School: 446 places, 65% filled: places available

De Lucy Primary School has a published admission number of 446 places. 288 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 446 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. 54.2% of pupils at De Lucy Primary 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.

Greenwich 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 Greenwich school admissions →

De Lucy Primary School: School Information

Full address
Cookhill Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9PD
Local authority
Greenwich
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
54.2% of pupils
DfE URN
100152

Other Primary Schools in London

If De Lucy 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 De Lucy 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: De Lucy Primary School

What is the catchment area for De Lucy Primary School?

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

Is De Lucy Primary School oversubscribed?

De Lucy Primary School has a capacity of 446 places and currently has 288 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Greenwich.

What is the admissions policy for De Lucy Primary School?

Admission to De Lucy Primary School is managed by Greenwich. 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 De Lucy Primary School cover?

De Lucy Primary School is a primary school in London, Greenwich, 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 De Lucy Primary School?

De Lucy Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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