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James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf Catchment Area

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

James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf is a community primary school in London, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 705 pupils, and a capacity of 840 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

705

Pupils

840

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf?

The catchment area for James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf 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 James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf 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 →

James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf: 840 places, 84% filled: places available

James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf has a published admission number of 840 places. 705 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 840 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. 28.9% of pupils at James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf 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 →

James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf: School Information

Full address
Royal Hill, London, SE10 8RZ
Local authority
Greenwich
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
28.9% of pupils
DfE URN
131246

Other Primary Schools in London

If James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf 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: James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf

What is the catchment area for James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf?

The catchment area for James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf 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 James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf oversubscribed?

James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf has a capacity of 840 places and currently has 705 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Greenwich.

What is the admissions policy for James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf?

Admission to James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf 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 James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf cover?

James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf 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 James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf?

James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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