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King's Oak Primary School Catchment Area

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

King's Oak Primary School is a community primary school in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 425 pupils, and a capacity of 736 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

425

Pupils

736

Capacity

58%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

King's Oak Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for King's Oak Primary School?

The catchment area for King's Oak Primary School is the geographic zone Kingston 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. Kingston 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 King's Oak Primary School is set by Kingston 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 Kingston 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 Kingston upon Thames catchment area documents →

King's Oak Primary School: 736 places, 58% filled: places available

King's Oak Primary School has a published admission number of 736 places. 425 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 58%. At 58% full, the school currently has headroom below its 736 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. 42.1% of pupils at King's Oak 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 New Malden.

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

Kingston 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 Kingston upon Thames school admissions →

King's Oak Primary School: School Information

Full address
Dickerage Lane, New Malden, KT3 3RZ
Local authority
Kingston upon Thames
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
42.1% of pupils
DfE URN
102582

Other Primary Schools in New Malden

If King's Oak Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in New Malden are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to King's Oak 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: King's Oak Primary School

What is the catchment area for King's Oak Primary School?

The catchment area for King's Oak Primary School is the geographic zone Kingston 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. Kingston upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is King's Oak Primary School oversubscribed?

King's Oak Primary School has a capacity of 736 places and currently has 425 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kingston upon Thames.

What is the admissions policy for King's Oak Primary School?

Admission to King's Oak Primary School is managed by Kingston 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 King's Oak Primary School cover?

King's Oak Primary School is a primary school in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for King's Oak Primary School?

King's Oak Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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