Lonesome Primary School Catchment Area
Lonesome Primary School is a community primary school in Mitcham, Merton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 309 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
309
Pupils
420
Capacity
74%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Lonesome Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Lonesome Primary School?
The catchment area for Lonesome 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 Lonesome 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 →Lonesome Primary School: 420 places, 74% filled: places available
Lonesome Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 309 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% 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. 51.4% of pupils at Lonesome Primary School 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 Mitcham.
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 →
Lonesome Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1SD
- Local authority
- Merton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 51.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102636
Other Primary Schools in Mitcham
If Lonesome Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Mitcham are the next closest alternatives.
Bond Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 3HG
Haslemere Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 3PQ
St Mark's Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 2LF
The Sherwood School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 1JP
Cranmer Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 4XU
Gorringe Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 2YA
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Lonesome 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.
Morden Mount Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · London · 7.2 miles away
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 7.5 miles away
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 7.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Lonesome Primary School
What is the catchment area for Lonesome Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Lonesome 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 Lonesome Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Lonesome Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 309 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Merton.
What is the admissions policy for Lonesome Primary School? ▾
Admission to Lonesome 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 Lonesome Primary School cover? ▾
Lonesome Primary School is a primary school in Mitcham, 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 Lonesome Primary School? ▾
Lonesome Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.