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Edison Primary School Catchment Area

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

Edison Primary School is a free s primary school in Hounslow , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 380 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

380

Pupils

420

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Edison Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Edison Primary School?

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

Operating near capacity: 90% 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 Hounslow before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hounslow catchment area documents →

Edison Primary School: 420 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Edison Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 380 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Hounslow'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. 30.8% of pupils at Edison Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hounslow.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Hounslow 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 Hounslow school admissions →

Edison Primary School: School Information

Full address
Vicarage Farm Road, Hounslow, TW5 0AQ
Local authority
Hounslow
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
30.8% of pupils
DfE URN
142889

Other Primary Schools in Hounslow

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Edison Primary School?

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

Is Edison Primary School oversubscribed?

Edison Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Edison Primary School?

Admission to Edison Primary School is managed by Hounslow. 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 Edison Primary School cover?

Edison Primary School is a primary school in Hounslow, 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 Edison Primary School?

Edison Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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