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East Sheen Primary School Catchment Area

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

East Sheen Primary School is a community primary school in London, Richmond upon Thames , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 590 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

590

Pupils

630

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

East Sheen Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for East Sheen Primary School?

The catchment area for East Sheen Primary School is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames 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. Richmond upon Thames 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 East Sheen Primary School is set by Richmond upon Thames and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Richmond upon Thames before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Richmond upon Thames catchment area documents →

East Sheen Primary School: 630 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

East Sheen Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 590 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 630, Richmond upon Thames's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13.9% 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.

Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames school admissions →

East Sheen Primary School: School Information

Full address
Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen, London, SW14 8ED
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
13.9% of pupils
DfE URN
102885

Other Primary Schools in London

If East Sheen 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 East Sheen 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: East Sheen Primary School

What is the catchment area for East Sheen Primary School?

The catchment area for East Sheen Primary School is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames 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. Richmond upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is East Sheen Primary School oversubscribed?

East Sheen Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for East Sheen Primary School?

Admission to East Sheen Primary School is managed by Richmond upon Thames. 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 East Sheen Primary School cover?

East Sheen Primary School is a primary school in London, Richmond upon Thames, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for East Sheen Primary School?

East Sheen Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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