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Kensington Wade Catchment Area

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

Kensington Wade is an other independent not applicable school in Hammersmith and Fulham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 128 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-11

Age range

128

Pupils

180

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Kensington Wade Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kensington Wade?

The catchment area for Kensington Wade is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Hammersmith and Fulham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Kensington Wade is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Hammersmith and Fulham may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Hammersmith and Fulham before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Kensington Wade: 180 places, 71% filled: places available

Kensington Wade has a published admission number of 180 places. 128 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 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.

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

Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham school admissions →

Kensington Wade: School Information

Full address
Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 9ER
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
144965

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Kensington Wade is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Kensington Wade 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: Kensington Wade

What is the catchment area for Kensington Wade?

The catchment area for Kensington Wade is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Hammersmith and Fulham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kensington Wade oversubscribed?

Kensington Wade has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 128 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hammersmith and Fulham.

What is the admissions policy for Kensington Wade?

Kensington Wade is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Hammersmith and Fulham publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Kensington Wade cover?

Kensington Wade is a not applicable school in Hammersmith and Fulham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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