Hitherfield Primary School Catchment Area
Hitherfield Primary School is a community primary school in London, Lambeth , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 619 pupils, and a capacity of 700 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
619
Pupils
700
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Hitherfield Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Hitherfield Primary School?
The catchment area for Hitherfield 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 Hitherfield 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.
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 →Hitherfield Primary School: 700 places, 88% filled: places available
Hitherfield Primary School has a published admission number of 700 places. 619 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 700 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. 22.6% of pupils at Hitherfield 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 →
Hitherfield Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Leigham Vale, Streatham, London, SW16 2JQ
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 22.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 131824
Other Primary Schools in London
If Hitherfield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
The Aldgate School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · EC3A 5DE
Argyle Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WC1H 9EG
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 Hitherfield 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.
Morden Mount Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · London · 4.9 miles away
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 5.4 miles away
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 5.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Hitherfield Primary School
What is the catchment area for Hitherfield Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Hitherfield 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 Hitherfield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Hitherfield Primary School has a capacity of 700 places and currently has 619 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lambeth.
What is the admissions policy for Hitherfield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Hitherfield 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 Hitherfield Primary School cover? ▾
Hitherfield 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.