Gordonbrock Primary School Catchment Area
Gordonbrock Primary School is a community primary school in Brockley, Lewisham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 637 pupils, and a capacity of 655 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
637
Pupils
655
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2019
Gordonbrock Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Gordonbrock Primary School?
The catchment area for Gordonbrock 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 Gordonbrock 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.
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Gordonbrock Primary School has a published admission number of 655 places. 637 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 655, 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. 12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Brockley.
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 →
Gordonbrock Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Amyruth Road, London, Brockley, SE4 1HQ
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100684
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Gordonbrock 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: Gordonbrock Primary School
What is the catchment area for Gordonbrock Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Gordonbrock 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 Gordonbrock Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Gordonbrock Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 655 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Gordonbrock Primary School? ▾
Admission to Gordonbrock 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 Gordonbrock Primary School cover? ▾
Gordonbrock Primary School is a primary school in Brockley, Lewisham, 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 Gordonbrock Primary School? ▾
Gordonbrock Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.