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La Fontaine Academy Catchment Area

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

La Fontaine Academy is a free s primary school in Bromley , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 451 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

451

Pupils

630

Capacity

72%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

La Fontaine Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for La Fontaine Academy?

The catchment area for La Fontaine Academy is the geographic zone Bromley 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. Bromley 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 La Fontaine Academy is set by Bromley 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 Bromley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bromley catchment area documents →

La Fontaine Academy: 630 places, 72% filled: places available

La Fontaine Academy has a published admission number of 630 places. 451 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 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. 10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bromley.

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

Bromley 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 Bromley school admissions →

La Fontaine Academy: School Information

Full address
Nightingale Lane, Bickley, Bromley, BR1 2SQ
Local authority
Bromley
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
10.2% of pupils
DfE URN
140999

Other Primary Schools in Bromley

If La Fontaine Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bromley are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to La Fontaine Academy 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: La Fontaine Academy

What is the catchment area for La Fontaine Academy?

The catchment area for La Fontaine Academy is the geographic zone Bromley 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. Bromley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is La Fontaine Academy oversubscribed?

La Fontaine Academy has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 451 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bromley.

What is the admissions policy for La Fontaine Academy?

Admission to La Fontaine Academy is managed by Bromley. 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 La Fontaine Academy cover?

La Fontaine Academy is a primary school in Bromley, 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 La Fontaine Academy?

La Fontaine Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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