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Pelham Primary School Catchment Area

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

Pelham Primary School is a community primary school in London, Merton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 398 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

398

Pupils

446

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Pelham Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Pelham Primary School?

The catchment area for Pelham 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 Pelham 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 →

Pelham Primary School: 446 places, 89% filled: places available

Pelham Primary School has a published admission number of 446 places. 398 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 446 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. 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of London.

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 →

Pelham Primary School: School Information

Full address
Southey Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1NU
Local authority
Merton
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
12% of pupils
DfE URN
102642

Other Primary Schools in London

If Pelham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Pelham 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Pelham Primary School

What is the catchment area for Pelham Primary School?

The catchment area for Pelham 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 Pelham Primary School oversubscribed?

Pelham Primary School has a capacity of 446 places and currently has 398 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Merton.

What is the admissions policy for Pelham Primary School?

Admission to Pelham 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 Pelham Primary School cover?

Pelham Primary School is a primary school in London, 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 Pelham Primary School?

Pelham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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