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Livingstone Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Livingstone Primary and Nursery School is a community primary school in Barnet , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 249 pupils, and a capacity of 305 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

249

Pupils

305

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Livingstone Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

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

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

Find Barnet catchment area documents →

Livingstone Primary and Nursery School: 305 places, 82% filled: places available

Livingstone Primary and Nursery School has a published admission number of 305 places. 249 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 305 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. 28.6% of pupils at Livingstone Primary and Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Barnet.

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

Barnet 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. Barnet Council school admissions (official) →

Livingstone Primary and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Baring Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN4 9BU
Local authority
Barnet
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
28.6% of pupils
DfE URN
101289

Other Primary Schools in Barnet

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

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

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

Is Livingstone Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Livingstone Primary and Nursery School has a capacity of 305 places and currently has 249 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Barnet.

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

Admission to Livingstone Primary and Nursery School is managed by Barnet. 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 Livingstone Primary and Nursery School cover?

Livingstone Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Barnet, 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 Livingstone Primary and Nursery School?

Livingstone Primary and Nursery School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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