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Launcelot Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area

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

Launcelot Primary School and Nursery is a community primary school in Bromley, Lewisham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 329 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

329

Pupils

420

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Launcelot Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Launcelot Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Launcelot Primary School and Nursery is the geographic zone Lewisham 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. Lewisham 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 Launcelot Primary School and Nursery is set by Lewisham 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 Lewisham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Launcelot Primary School and Nursery: 420 places, 78% filled: places available

Launcelot Primary School and Nursery has a published admission number of 420 places. 329 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 44.3% of pupils at Launcelot Primary School and Nursery 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 Bromley.

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

Lewisham 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 Lewisham school admissions →

Launcelot Primary School and Nursery: School Information

Full address
Launcelot Road, Downham, Bromley, BR1 5EA
Local authority
Lewisham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
44.3% of pupils
DfE URN
100692

Other Primary Schools in Bromley

If Launcelot Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bromley are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Launcelot Primary School and Nursery 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: Launcelot Primary School and Nursery

What is the catchment area for Launcelot Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Launcelot Primary School and Nursery is the geographic zone Lewisham 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. Lewisham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Launcelot Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?

Launcelot Primary School and Nursery has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 329 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lewisham.

What is the admissions policy for Launcelot Primary School and Nursery?

Admission to Launcelot Primary School and Nursery is managed by Lewisham. 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 Launcelot Primary School and Nursery cover?

Launcelot Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Bromley, Lewisham, 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 Launcelot Primary School and Nursery?

Launcelot Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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