Park Academy Catchment Area
Park Academy is a free s primary school in London, Merton , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 127 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
127
Pupils
210
Capacity
60%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Park Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Park Academy?
The catchment area for Park Academy 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 Park Academy 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 →Park Academy: 210 places, 60% filled: places available
Park Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 127 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 60%. At 60% 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. 33.1% of pupils at Park Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Merton.
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 →
Park Academy: School Information
- Full address
- 200 Dorset Road, London, SW19 3EF
- Local authority
- Merton
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 33.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141027
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Park 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Park Academy
What is the catchment area for Park Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Park Academy 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 Park Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Park Academy has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 127 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Merton.
What is the admissions policy for Park Academy? ▾
Admission to Park Academy 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 Park Academy cover? ▾
Park Academy is a primary school in London, Merton, 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 Park Academy? ▾
Park Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.