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Edgware Primary School Catchment Area

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

Edgware Primary School is a community primary school in Edgware, Barnet , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 448 pupils, and a capacity of 489 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

448

Pupils

489

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Edgware Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Edgware Primary School?

The catchment area for Edgware Primary 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 Edgware Primary 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.

Operating near capacity: 92% 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 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 →

Edgware Primary School: 489 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity

Edgware Primary School has a published admission number of 489 places. 448 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 489, Barnet'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. 37.4% of pupils at Edgware Primary 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) →

Edgware Primary School: School Information

Full address
Heming Road, Edgware, HA8 9AB
Local authority
Barnet
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
37.4% of pupils
DfE URN
101277

Other Primary Schools in Edgware

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Edgware Primary School?

The catchment area for Edgware Primary 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 Edgware Primary School oversubscribed?

Edgware Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 489 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Edgware Primary School?

Admission to Edgware Primary 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 Edgware Primary School cover?

Edgware Primary School is a primary school in Edgware, Barnet, 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 Edgware Primary School?

Edgware Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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