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Links Primary School Catchment Area

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

Links Primary School is a community primary school in London, Merton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 322 pupils, and a capacity of 524 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

322

Pupils

524

Capacity

61%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Links Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Links Primary School?

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

Find Merton catchment area documents →

Links Primary School: 524 places, 61% filled: places available

Links Primary School has a published admission number of 524 places. 322 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 61%. At 61% full, the school currently has headroom below its 524 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. 39.3% of pupils at Links Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Merton.

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

Merton 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 Merton school admissions →

Links Primary School: School Information

Full address
Frinton Road, London, SW17 9EH
Local authority
Merton
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
39.3% of pupils
DfE URN
102635

Other Primary Schools in London

If Links Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Links 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: Links Primary School

What is the catchment area for Links Primary School?

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

Is Links Primary School oversubscribed?

Links Primary School has a capacity of 524 places and currently has 322 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Merton.

What is the admissions policy for Links Primary School?

Admission to Links Primary School is managed by Merton. 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 Links Primary School cover?

Links Primary School is a primary school in London, Merton, 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 Links Primary School?

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

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