Marlborough Primary School Catchment Area
Marlborough Primary School is a community primary school in London, Kensington and Chelsea , serving pupils aged 0-11, with 444 pupils, and a capacity of 507 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
0-11
Age range
444
Pupils
507
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Marlborough Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Marlborough Primary School?
The catchment area for Marlborough Primary School is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea 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. Kensington and Chelsea 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 Marlborough Primary School is set by Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kensington and Chelsea catchment area documents →Marlborough Primary School: 507 places, 88% filled: places available
Marlborough Primary School has a published admission number of 507 places. 444 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 507 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. 24.4% of pupils at Marlborough Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Kensington and Chelsea.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea school admissions →
Marlborough Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Draycott Avenue, London, SW3 3AP
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 0-11 years
- Free school meals
- 24.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100483
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Marlborough 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Marlborough Primary School
What is the catchment area for Marlborough Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Marlborough Primary School is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea 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. Kensington and Chelsea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Marlborough Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Marlborough Primary School has a capacity of 507 places and currently has 444 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kensington and Chelsea.
What is the admissions policy for Marlborough Primary School? ▾
Admission to Marlborough Primary School is managed by Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Marlborough Primary School cover? ▾
Marlborough Primary School is a primary school in London, Kensington and Chelsea, serving pupils aged 0-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.