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Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School is a foundation primary school in Surbiton, Surrey , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 188 pupils, and a capacity of 232 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

188

Pupils

232

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School is the geographic zone Surrey 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. Surrey 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 Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School is set by Surrey 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 Surrey 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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Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School: 232 places, 81% filled: places available

Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 232 places. 188 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 232 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. 5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Surbiton.

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

Surrey 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. Surrey Council school admissions (official) →

Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Ditton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 5JB
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
5.6% of pupils
DfE URN
124966

Other Primary Schools in Surbiton

If Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Surbiton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Long Ditton Infant 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: Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School is the geographic zone Surrey 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. Surrey publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School has a capacity of 232 places and currently has 188 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Surrey.

What is the admissions policy for Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School?

Admission to Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School is managed by Surrey. 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 Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School cover?

Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Surbiton, Surrey, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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