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Poverest Primary School Catchment Area

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

Poverest Primary School is a foundation primary school in Orpington, Bromley , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 435 pupils, and a capacity of 440 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

435

Pupils

440

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Poverest Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Poverest Primary School is set by Bromley and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Bromley catchment area documents →

Poverest Primary School — School Information

Full address
Tillingbourne Green, St Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 2JD
Local authority
Bromley
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
23% of pupils
DfE URN
101641

Other Primary Schools in Orpington

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Poverest Primary School

Is Poverest Primary School oversubscribed?

Poverest Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 440 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Poverest Primary School?

Admission to Poverest Primary School is managed by Bromley. 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 Poverest Primary School cover?

Poverest Primary School is a primary school in Orpington, Bromley, 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 Poverest Primary School?

Poverest Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.