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Friars Primary Foundation School Catchment Area

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

Friars Primary Foundation School is a foundation primary school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 183 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

183

Pupils

210

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Friars Primary Foundation School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Friars Primary Foundation School?

The catchment area for Friars Primary Foundation School is the geographic zone Southwark 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. Southwark 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 Friars Primary Foundation School is set by Southwark 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 Southwark before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southwark catchment area documents →

Friars Primary Foundation School: 210 places, 87% filled: places available

Friars Primary Foundation School has a published admission number of 210 places. 183 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 45.4% of pupils at Friars Primary Foundation 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.

Southwark 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 Southwark school admissions →

Friars Primary Foundation School: School Information

Full address
Webber Street, Blackfriars, London, SE1 0RF
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
45.4% of pupils
DfE URN
100855

Other Primary Schools in London

If Friars Primary Foundation 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 Friars Primary Foundation 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: Friars Primary Foundation School

What is the catchment area for Friars Primary Foundation School?

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

Is Friars Primary Foundation School oversubscribed?

Friars Primary Foundation School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 183 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southwark.

What is the admissions policy for Friars Primary Foundation School?

Admission to Friars Primary Foundation School is managed by Southwark. 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 Friars Primary Foundation School cover?

Friars Primary Foundation School is a primary school in London, Southwark, 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 Friars Primary Foundation School?

Friars Primary Foundation School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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