Melcombe Primary School Catchment Area
Melcombe Primary School is a community primary school in London, Hammersmith and Fulham , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 136 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
136
Pupils
210
Capacity
65%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Melcombe Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Melcombe Primary School?
The catchment area for Melcombe Primary School is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham 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. Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Melcombe Primary School is set by Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hammersmith and Fulham catchment area documents →Melcombe Primary School: 210 places, 65% filled: places available
Melcombe Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 136 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 55.9% of pupils at Melcombe 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 London.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham school admissions →
Melcombe Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 9ER
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 55.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100334
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Melcombe 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: Melcombe Primary School
What is the catchment area for Melcombe Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Melcombe Primary School is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham 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. Hammersmith and Fulham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Melcombe Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Melcombe Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 136 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hammersmith and Fulham.
What is the admissions policy for Melcombe Primary School? ▾
Admission to Melcombe Primary School is managed by Hammersmith and Fulham. 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 Melcombe Primary School cover? ▾
Melcombe Primary School is a primary school in London, Hammersmith and Fulham, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Melcombe Primary School? ▾
Melcombe Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.