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Henwick Primary School Catchment Area

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

Henwick Primary School is a community primary school in London, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 352 pupils, and a capacity of 476 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

352

Pupils

476

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Henwick Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Henwick Primary School?

The catchment area for Henwick 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.

The catchment area for Henwick Primary School is set by Greenwich 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 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 →

Henwick Primary School: 476 places, 74% filled: places available

Henwick Primary School has a published admission number of 476 places. 352 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 476 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. 38.4% of pupils at Henwick Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Greenwich.

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 →

Henwick Primary School: School Information

Full address
Henwick Road, Eltham, London, SE9 6NZ
Local authority
Greenwich
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
38.4% of pupils
DfE URN
100131

Other Primary Schools in London

If Henwick 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 Henwick 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: Henwick Primary School

What is the catchment area for Henwick Primary School?

The catchment area for Henwick 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 Henwick Primary School oversubscribed?

Henwick Primary School has a capacity of 476 places and currently has 352 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Greenwich.

What is the admissions policy for Henwick Primary School?

Admission to Henwick 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 Henwick Primary School cover?

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

What is the Ofsted rating for Henwick Primary School?

Henwick Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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