Pimlico Primary Catchment Area
Pimlico Primary is a free s primary school in London, Westminster , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 374 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5-11
Age range
374
Pupils
420
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2015
Pimlico Primary Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Pimlico Primary?
The catchment area for Pimlico Primary is the geographic zone Westminster 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. Westminster 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 Pimlico Primary is set by Westminster 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 Westminster before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Westminster catchment area documents →Pimlico Primary: 420 places, 89% filled: places available
Pimlico Primary has a published admission number of 420 places. 374 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 44.4% of pupils at Pimlico Primary 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 London.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Westminster 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 Westminster school admissions →
Pimlico Primary: School Information
- Full address
- Lupus Street, Westminster, London, SW1V 3AT
- Local authority
- Westminster
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 44.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139898
Other Primary Schools in London
If Pimlico Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
The Aldgate School Catchment Area
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Argyle Primary School Catchment Area
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West Hampstead Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW6 1QL
Brecknock Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 9AL
Brookfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · N19 5DH
Edith Neville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 1HQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Pimlico Primary 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.
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 2.0 miles away
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 2.5 miles away
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 2.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Pimlico Primary
What is the catchment area for Pimlico Primary? ▾
The catchment area for Pimlico Primary is the geographic zone Westminster 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. Westminster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Pimlico Primary oversubscribed? ▾
Pimlico Primary has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 374 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westminster.
What is the admissions policy for Pimlico Primary? ▾
Admission to Pimlico Primary is managed by Westminster. 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 Pimlico Primary cover? ▾
Pimlico Primary is a primary school in London, Westminster, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Pimlico Primary? ▾
Pimlico Primary was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.