Primrose Hill School Catchment Area
Primrose Hill School is a community primary school in London, Camden , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 429 pupils, and a capacity of 483 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
429
Pupils
483
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Primrose Hill School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Primrose Hill School?
The catchment area for Primrose Hill School is the geographic zone Camden 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. Camden 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 Primrose Hill School is set by Camden 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 Camden before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Camden catchment area documents →Primrose Hill School: 483 places, 89% filled: places available
Primrose Hill School has a published admission number of 483 places. 429 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 483 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. 38.5% of pupils at Primrose Hill School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Camden.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Camden 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 Camden school admissions →
Primrose Hill School: School Information
- Full address
- Princess Road, London, NW1 8JL
- Local authority
- Camden
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 38.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100020
Other Primary Schools in London
If Primrose Hill School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
The Aldgate School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · EC3A 5DE
Argyle Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WC1H 9EG
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 Primrose Hill 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.
Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 0.4 miles away
Hawley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · London · 0.4 miles away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 0.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Primrose Hill School
What is the catchment area for Primrose Hill School? ▾
The catchment area for Primrose Hill School is the geographic zone Camden 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. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Primrose Hill School oversubscribed? ▾
Primrose Hill School has a capacity of 483 places and currently has 429 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Camden.
What is the admissions policy for Primrose Hill School? ▾
Admission to Primrose Hill School is managed by Camden. 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 Primrose Hill School cover? ▾
Primrose Hill School is a primary school in London, Camden, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Primrose Hill School? ▾
Primrose Hill School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.