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Great Bookham School Catchment Area

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

Great Bookham School is an academy converter primary school in Leatherhead, Surrey , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 259 pupils, and a capacity of 330 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

259

Pupils

330

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Great Bookham School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Great Bookham School?

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

As an academy, Great Bookham School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Surrey. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Surrey before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Surrey catchment area documents →

Great Bookham School: 330 places, 78% filled: places available

Great Bookham School has a published admission number of 330 places. 259 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 330 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. 21.6% of pupils at Great Bookham School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Surrey.

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

Surrey 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. Surrey Council school admissions (official) →

Great Bookham School: School Information

Full address
Griffin Way, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 4JJ
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
21.6% of pupils
DfE URN
149115

Other Primary Schools in Leatherhead

If Great Bookham School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leatherhead are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Great Bookham 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: Great Bookham School

What is the catchment area for Great Bookham School?

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

Is Great Bookham School oversubscribed?

Great Bookham School has a capacity of 330 places and currently has 259 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Surrey.

What is the admissions policy for Great Bookham School?

Admission to Great Bookham School is managed by Surrey. 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 Great Bookham School cover?

Great Bookham School is a primary school in Leatherhead, Surrey, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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