Joseph Hood Primary School Catchment Area
Joseph Hood Primary School is a community primary school in London, Merton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 352 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
352
Pupils
472
Capacity
75%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Joseph Hood Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Joseph Hood Primary School?
The catchment area for Joseph Hood Primary School is the geographic zone Merton 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. Merton 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 Joseph Hood Primary School is set by Merton 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 Merton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Merton catchment area documents →Joseph Hood Primary School: 472 places, 75% filled: places available
Joseph Hood Primary School has a published admission number of 472 places. 352 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 472 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. 19.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of London.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Merton 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 Merton school admissions →
Joseph Hood Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Whatley Avenue, Raynes Park, London, SW20 9NS
- Local authority
- Merton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102634
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Joseph Hood 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Joseph Hood Primary School
What is the catchment area for Joseph Hood Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Joseph Hood Primary School is the geographic zone Merton 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. Merton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Joseph Hood Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Joseph Hood Primary School has a capacity of 472 places and currently has 352 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Merton.
What is the admissions policy for Joseph Hood Primary School? ▾
Admission to Joseph Hood Primary School is managed by Merton. 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 Joseph Hood Primary School cover? ▾
Joseph Hood Primary School is a primary school in London, Merton, 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 Joseph Hood Primary School? ▾
Joseph Hood Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.