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Heathfield Infant School Catchment Area

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

Heathfield Infant School is a community primary school in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 296 pupils, and a capacity of 348 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

296

Pupils

348

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Heathfield Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Heathfield Infant School?

The catchment area for Heathfield Infant School is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames 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. Richmond upon Thames 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 Heathfield Infant School is set by Richmond upon Thames and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

Find Richmond upon Thames catchment area documents →

Heathfield Infant School: 348 places, 85% filled: places available

Heathfield Infant School has a published admission number of 348 places. 296 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 348 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. 33.5% of pupils at Heathfield Infant School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Richmond upon Thames.

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

Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames school admissions →

Heathfield Infant School: School Information

Full address
Cobbett Road, Twickenham, TW2 6EN
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
33.5% of pupils
DfE URN
102891

Other Primary Schools in Twickenham

If Heathfield Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Twickenham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Heathfield Infant 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: Heathfield Infant School

What is the catchment area for Heathfield Infant School?

The catchment area for Heathfield Infant School is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames 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. Richmond upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Heathfield Infant School oversubscribed?

Heathfield Infant School has a capacity of 348 places and currently has 296 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Richmond upon Thames.

What is the admissions policy for Heathfield Infant School?

Admission to Heathfield Infant School is managed by Richmond upon Thames. 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 Heathfield Infant School cover?

Heathfield Infant School is a primary school in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Heathfield Infant School?

Heathfield Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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