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Phoenix Arch School Catchment Area

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

Phoenix Arch School is a community special not applicable school in London, Brent , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 55 pupils, and a capacity of 55 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

55

Pupils

55

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Phoenix Arch School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Phoenix Arch School?

The catchment area for Phoenix Arch School is the geographic zone Brent 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. Brent 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 Phoenix Arch School is set by Brent and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 55 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 55 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Brent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Brent catchment area documents →

Phoenix Arch School: at or above its 55 place limit

Phoenix Arch School has a published admission number of 55 places. 55 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 55 places. Brent allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 36.4% of pupils at Phoenix Arch School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Brent.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Brent 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 Brent school admissions →

Phoenix Arch School: School Information

Full address
Drury Way, London, NW10 0NQ
Local authority
Brent
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
36.4% of pupils
DfE URN
101581

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Phoenix Arch 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 Phoenix Arch 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: Phoenix Arch School

What is the catchment area for Phoenix Arch School?

The catchment area for Phoenix Arch School is the geographic zone Brent 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. Brent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Phoenix Arch School oversubscribed?

Yes, Phoenix Arch School currently has 55 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 55 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Phoenix Arch School?

Admission to Phoenix Arch School is managed by Brent. 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 Phoenix Arch School cover?

Phoenix Arch School is a not applicable school in London, Brent, 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 Phoenix Arch School?

Phoenix Arch School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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