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Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Welling, Bexley , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 229 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

229

Pupils

236

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy is the geographic zone Bexley 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. Bexley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bexley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bexley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bexley catchment area documents →

Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy: 236 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy has a published admission number of 236 places. 229 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 236, Bexley's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 3.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Welling.

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

Bexley 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 Bexley school admissions →

Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Eastcote Road, Welling, DA16 2ST
Local authority
Bexley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
3.1% of pupils
DfE URN
142586

Other Primary Schools in Welling

If Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Welling are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Leigh Stationers' Primary 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: Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy is the geographic zone Bexley 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. Bexley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy?

Admission to Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy is managed by Bexley. 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 Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy cover?

Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy is a primary school in Welling, Bexley, 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 Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy?

Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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