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Harlyn Primary School Catchment Area

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

Harlyn Primary School is a community primary school in Middlesex, Hillingdon , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 401 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

401

Pupils

420

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Harlyn Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Harlyn Primary School?

The catchment area for Harlyn Primary School is the geographic zone Hillingdon 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. Hillingdon 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 Harlyn Primary School is set by Hillingdon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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 Hillingdon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hillingdon catchment area documents →

Harlyn Primary School: 420 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Harlyn Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 401 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Hillingdon'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. 13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Middlesex.

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

Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon school admissions →

Harlyn Primary School: School Information

Full address
Tolcarne Drive, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 2DR
Local authority
Hillingdon
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
13.7% of pupils
DfE URN
102383

Other Primary Schools in Middlesex

If Harlyn Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Middlesex are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Harlyn 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: Harlyn Primary School

What is the catchment area for Harlyn Primary School?

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

Is Harlyn Primary School oversubscribed?

Harlyn Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Harlyn Primary School?

Admission to Harlyn Primary School is managed by Hillingdon. 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 Harlyn Primary School cover?

Harlyn Primary School is a primary school in Middlesex, Hillingdon, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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