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Deansbrook Infant School Catchment Area

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

Deansbrook Infant School is a community primary school in London, Barnet , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 218 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

218

Pupils

270

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Deansbrook Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Deansbrook Infant School?

The catchment area for Deansbrook Infant 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 Deansbrook Infant 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.

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 →

Deansbrook Infant School: 270 places, 81% filled: places available

Deansbrook Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 218 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 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. 26.4% of pupils at Deansbrook Infant School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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) →

Deansbrook Infant School: School Information

Full address
Hale Drive, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3ED
Local authority
Barnet
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
26.4% of pupils
DfE URN
101274

Other Primary Schools in London

If Deansbrook Infant 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 Deansbrook Infant 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: Deansbrook Infant School

What is the catchment area for Deansbrook Infant School?

The catchment area for Deansbrook Infant 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 Deansbrook Infant School oversubscribed?

Deansbrook Infant School has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 218 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Barnet.

What is the admissions policy for Deansbrook Infant School?

Admission to Deansbrook Infant 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 Deansbrook Infant School cover?

Deansbrook Infant School is a primary school in London, Barnet, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Deansbrook Infant School?

Deansbrook Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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