Granton Primary School Catchment Area
Granton Primary School is a community primary school in London, Lambeth , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 652 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
652
Pupils
630
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2017
Granton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Granton Primary School?
The catchment area for Granton Primary School is the geographic zone Lambeth 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. Lambeth 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 Granton Primary School is set by Lambeth 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 Lambeth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lambeth catchment area documents →Granton Primary School: at or above its 630 place limit
Granton Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 652 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 630 places. Lambeth allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 55.5% of pupils at Granton Primary 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.
Lambeth 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 Lambeth school admissions →
Granton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Granton Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5AN
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 55.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100564
Other Primary Schools in London
If Granton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
The Aldgate School Catchment Area
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Argyle Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WC1H 9EG
West Hampstead Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW6 1QL
Brecknock Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 9AL
Brookfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · N19 5DH
Edith Neville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 1HQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Granton 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.
Morden Mount Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · London · 6.7 miles away
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 7.1 miles away
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 7.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Granton Primary School
What is the catchment area for Granton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Granton Primary School is the geographic zone Lambeth 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. Lambeth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Granton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Granton Primary School currently has 652 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Granton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Granton Primary School is managed by Lambeth. 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 Granton Primary School cover? ▾
Granton Primary School is a primary school in London, Lambeth, 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 Granton Primary School? ▾
Granton Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.