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Ealdham Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ealdham Primary School is a community primary school in London, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 437 pupils, and a capacity of 520 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

437

Pupils

520

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Ealdham Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ealdham Primary School?

The catchment area for Ealdham 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 Ealdham 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 →

Ealdham Primary School: 520 places, 84% filled: places available

Ealdham Primary School has a published admission number of 520 places. 437 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 520 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. 42.8% of pupils at Ealdham 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 →

Ealdham Primary School: School Information

Full address
Ealdham Square, Eltham, London, SE9 6BP
Local authority
Greenwich
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
42.8% of pupils
DfE URN
100120

Other Primary Schools in London

If Ealdham 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 Ealdham 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: Ealdham Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ealdham Primary School?

The catchment area for Ealdham 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 Ealdham Primary School oversubscribed?

Ealdham Primary School has a capacity of 520 places and currently has 437 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Greenwich.

What is the admissions policy for Ealdham Primary School?

Admission to Ealdham 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 Ealdham Primary School cover?

Ealdham 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 Ealdham Primary School?

Ealdham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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