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Notting Hill Prep School Catchment Area

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

Notting Hill Prep School is an other independent not applicable school in London, Kensington and Chelsea , serving pupils aged 4-14, with 383 pupils, and a capacity of 540 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-14

Age range

383

Pupils

540

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Notting Hill Prep School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Notting Hill Prep School?

The catchment area for Notting Hill Prep School is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Notting Hill Prep 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.

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Notting Hill Prep School: 540 places, 71% filled: places available

Notting Hill Prep School has a published admission number of 540 places. 383 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 540 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.

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 →

Notting Hill Prep School: School Information

Full address
95 Lancaster Road, Notting Hill, London, W11 1QQ
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-14 years
DfE URN
134664

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Notting Hill Prep School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Notting Hill Prep 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: Notting Hill Prep School

What is the catchment area for Notting Hill Prep School?

The catchment area for Notting Hill Prep School is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Notting Hill Prep School oversubscribed?

Notting Hill Prep School has a capacity of 540 places and currently has 383 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kensington and Chelsea.

What is the admissions policy for Notting Hill Prep School?

Admission to Notting Hill Prep 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 Notting Hill Prep School cover?

Notting Hill Prep School is a not applicable school in London, Kensington and Chelsea, serving pupils aged 4-14. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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