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Pratts Bottom Primary School Catchment Area

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

Pratts Bottom Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Orpington, Bromley , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 69 pupils, and a capacity of 98 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

69

Pupils

98

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Pratts Bottom Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Pratts Bottom Primary School?

The catchment area for Pratts Bottom Primary School is the geographic zone Bromley 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. Bromley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Pratts Bottom Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bromley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 →

Pratts Bottom Primary School: 98 places, 70% filled: places available

Pratts Bottom Primary School has a published admission number of 98 places. 69 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 98 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. 8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Orpington.

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

Bromley 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 Bromley school admissions →

Pratts Bottom Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hookwood Road, Pratts Bottom, Orpington, BR6 7NX
Local authority
Bromley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
8.7% of pupils
DfE URN
142721

Other Primary Schools in Orpington

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Pratts Bottom 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: Pratts Bottom Primary School

What is the catchment area for Pratts Bottom Primary School?

The catchment area for Pratts Bottom Primary School is the geographic zone Bromley 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. Bromley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Pratts Bottom Primary School oversubscribed?

Pratts Bottom Primary School has a capacity of 98 places and currently has 69 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bromley.

What is the admissions policy for Pratts Bottom Primary School?

Admission to Pratts Bottom 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 Pratts Bottom Primary School cover?

Pratts Bottom Primary School is a primary school in Orpington, Bromley, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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