Forster Park Primary School Catchment Area
Forster Park Primary School is a community primary school in Lewisham , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 295 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
295
Pupils
315
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Forster Park Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Forster Park Primary School?
The catchment area for Forster Park Primary School is the geographic zone Lewisham 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. Lewisham 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 Forster Park Primary School is set by Lewisham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Lewisham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lewisham catchment area documents →Forster Park Primary School: 315 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity
Forster Park Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 295 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 315, Lewisham'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. 39% of pupils at Forster Park Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lewisham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lewisham 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 Lewisham school admissions →
Forster Park Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Boundfield Road, Lewisham, SE6 1PQ
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 39% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100683
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Forster Park 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Forster Park Primary School
What is the catchment area for Forster Park Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Forster Park Primary School is the geographic zone Lewisham 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. Lewisham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Forster Park Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Forster Park Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Forster Park Primary School? ▾
Admission to Forster Park Primary School is managed by Lewisham. 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 Forster Park Primary School cover? ▾
Forster Park Primary School is a primary school in Lewisham, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.