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Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Catchment Area

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

Harris Junior Academy Carshalton is an academy sponsor led primary school in Carshalton, Sutton , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 354 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7-11

Age range

354

Pupils

360

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Harris Junior Academy Carshalton?

The catchment area for Harris Junior Academy Carshalton is the geographic zone Sutton 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. Sutton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Harris Junior Academy Carshalton sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sutton. 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: 98% 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 Sutton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Sutton catchment area documents →

Harris Junior Academy Carshalton: 360 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Harris Junior Academy Carshalton has a published admission number of 360 places. 354 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 360, Sutton'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. 21.8% of pupils at Harris Junior Academy Carshalton are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sutton.

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

Sutton 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 Sutton school admissions →

Harris Junior Academy Carshalton: School Information

Full address
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road, Carshalton, SM5 2NS
Local authority
Sutton
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
21.8% of pupils
DfE URN
139965

Other Primary Schools in Carshalton

If Harris Junior Academy Carshalton is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Carshalton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Harris Junior Academy Carshalton 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: Harris Junior Academy Carshalton

What is the catchment area for Harris Junior Academy Carshalton?

The catchment area for Harris Junior Academy Carshalton is the geographic zone Sutton 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. Sutton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Harris Junior Academy Carshalton oversubscribed?

Harris Junior Academy Carshalton is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Harris Junior Academy Carshalton?

Admission to Harris Junior Academy Carshalton is managed by Sutton. 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 Harris Junior Academy Carshalton cover?

Harris Junior Academy Carshalton is a primary school in Carshalton, Sutton, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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