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John Burns Primary School Catchment Area

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

John Burns Primary School is a community primary school in London, Wandsworth , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 165 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

165

Pupils

236

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

John Burns Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for John Burns Primary School?

The catchment area for John Burns Primary School is the geographic zone Wandsworth 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. Wandsworth 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 John Burns Primary School is set by Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wandsworth catchment area documents →

John Burns Primary School: 236 places, 70% filled: places available

John Burns Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 165 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 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. 59.5% of pupils at John Burns Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

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

Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth school admissions →

John Burns Primary School: School Information

Full address
Wycliffe Road, Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5QR
Local authority
Wandsworth
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
59.5% of pupils
DfE URN
101014

Other Primary Schools in London

If John Burns 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 John Burns 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: John Burns Primary School

What is the catchment area for John Burns Primary School?

The catchment area for John Burns Primary School is the geographic zone Wandsworth 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. Wandsworth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is John Burns Primary School oversubscribed?

John Burns Primary School has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 165 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wandsworth.

What is the admissions policy for John Burns Primary School?

Admission to John Burns Primary School is managed by Wandsworth. 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 John Burns Primary School cover?

John Burns Primary School is a primary school in London, Wandsworth, 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 John Burns Primary School?

John Burns Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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