Herbert Morrison Primary School Catchment Area
Herbert Morrison Primary School is a community primary school in London, Lambeth , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 213 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
213
Pupils
236
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2017
Herbert Morrison Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Herbert Morrison Primary School?
The catchment area for Herbert Morrison Primary School is the geographic zone Lambeth 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. Lambeth 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 Herbert Morrison Primary School is set by Lambeth and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Lambeth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lambeth catchment area documents →Herbert Morrison Primary School: 236 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity
Herbert Morrison Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 213 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 236, Lambeth'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. 33.5% of pupils at Herbert Morrison Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lambeth.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lambeth 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 Lambeth school admissions →
Herbert Morrison Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Hartington Road, London, SW8 2HP
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 33.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100604
Other Primary Schools in London
If Herbert Morrison Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
The Aldgate School Catchment Area
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Argyle Primary School Catchment Area
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West Hampstead Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW6 1QL
Brecknock Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 9AL
Brookfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · N19 5DH
Edith Neville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 1HQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Herbert Morrison 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.
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 2.6 miles away
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 2.9 miles away
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 3.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Herbert Morrison Primary School
What is the catchment area for Herbert Morrison Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Herbert Morrison Primary School is the geographic zone Lambeth 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. Lambeth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Herbert Morrison Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Herbert Morrison Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Herbert Morrison Primary School? ▾
Admission to Herbert Morrison Primary School is managed by Lambeth. 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 Herbert Morrison Primary School cover? ▾
Herbert Morrison Primary School is a primary school in London, Lambeth, 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 Herbert Morrison Primary School? ▾
Herbert Morrison Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.