Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Kew Riverside Primary School Catchment Area

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

Kew Riverside Primary School is a community primary school in Richmond, Richmond upon Thames , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 92 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

92

Pupils

210

Capacity

44%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Kew Riverside Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kew Riverside Primary School?

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

Find Richmond upon Thames catchment area documents →

Kew Riverside Primary School: 210 places, 44% filled: places available

Kew Riverside Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 92 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 44%. At 44% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 40.2% of pupils at Kew Riverside 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 Richmond.

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

Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames school admissions →

Kew Riverside Primary School: School Information

Full address
37 Courtlands Avenue, Richmond, TW9 4ES
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
40.2% of pupils
DfE URN
133343

Other Primary Schools in Richmond

If Kew Riverside Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Richmond are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Kew Riverside 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: Kew Riverside Primary School

What is the catchment area for Kew Riverside Primary School?

The catchment area for Kew Riverside Primary School is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames 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. Richmond upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kew Riverside Primary School oversubscribed?

Kew Riverside Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 92 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Richmond upon Thames.

What is the admissions policy for Kew Riverside Primary School?

Admission to Kew Riverside Primary School is managed by Richmond upon Thames. 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 Kew Riverside Primary School cover?

Kew Riverside Primary School is a primary school in Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kew Riverside Primary School?

Kew Riverside Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.