Morden Primary School Catchment Area
Morden Primary School is a community primary school in Morden, Merton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 229 pupils, and a capacity of 265 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
229
Pupils
265
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Morden Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Morden Primary School?
The catchment area for Morden 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 Morden 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 →Morden Primary School: 265 places, 86% filled: places available
Morden Primary School has a published admission number of 265 places. 229 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 265 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. 41.4% of pupils at Morden 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 Morden.
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 →
Morden Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- London Road, Morden, SM4 5PX
- Local authority
- Merton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 41.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102640
Other Primary Schools in Morden
If Morden Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Morden are the next closest alternatives.
Hatfeild Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SM4 4SJ
Abbotsbury Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SM4 5JS
Hillcross Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SM4 4EE
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SM4 6RL
Malmesbury Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SM4 6HG
Aragon Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SM4 4QU
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Morden 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: Morden Primary School
What is the catchment area for Morden Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Morden 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 Morden Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Morden Primary School has a capacity of 265 places and currently has 229 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Merton.
What is the admissions policy for Morden Primary School? ▾
Admission to Morden 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 Morden Primary School cover? ▾
Morden Primary School is a primary school in Morden, 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 Morden Primary School? ▾
Morden Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.