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Halstow Primary School Catchment Area

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

Halstow Primary School is an academy converter primary school in London, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 407 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5-11

Age range

407

Pupils

420

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Halstow Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Halstow Primary School?

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

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

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Greenwich catchment area documents →

Halstow Primary School: 420 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Halstow Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 407 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 420, Greenwich'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. 17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of London.

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

Greenwich 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 Greenwich school admissions →

Halstow Primary School: School Information

Full address
Halstow Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 0LD
Local authority
Greenwich
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
17% of pupils
DfE URN
143597

Other Primary Schools in London

If Halstow Primary 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 Halstow 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Halstow Primary School

What is the catchment area for Halstow Primary School?

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

Is Halstow Primary School oversubscribed?

Halstow Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Halstow Primary School?

Admission to Halstow Primary School is managed by Greenwich. 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 Halstow Primary School cover?

Halstow Primary School is a primary school in London, Greenwich, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Halstow Primary School?

Halstow Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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