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Lynch Hill School Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Lynch Hill School Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Slough , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 895 pupils, and a capacity of 960 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

895

Pupils

960

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Lynch Hill School Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lynch Hill School Primary Academy?

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

As an academy, Lynch Hill School Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Slough. 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: 93% 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 Slough before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Slough catchment area documents →

Lynch Hill School Primary Academy: 960 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

Lynch Hill School Primary Academy has a published admission number of 960 places. 895 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 960, Slough'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. 32.6% of pupils at Lynch Hill School Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Slough.

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

Slough 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 Slough school admissions →

Lynch Hill School Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Garrard Road, Slough, SL2 2AN
Local authority
Slough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
32.6% of pupils
DfE URN
137010

Other Primary Schools in Slough

If Lynch Hill School Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Slough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Lynch Hill School 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: Lynch Hill School Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Lynch Hill School Primary Academy?

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

Is Lynch Hill School Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Lynch Hill School Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 960 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lynch Hill School Primary Academy?

Admission to Lynch Hill School Primary Academy is managed by Slough. 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 Lynch Hill School Primary Academy cover?

Lynch Hill School Primary Academy is a primary school in Slough, 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 Lynch Hill School Primary Academy?

Lynch Hill School Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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