Rathfern Primary School Catchment Area
Rathfern Primary School is a community primary school in London, Lewisham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 497 pupils, and a capacity of 515 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
497
Pupils
515
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2016
Rathfern Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Rathfern Primary School is set by Lewisham 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 Lewisham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lewisham catchment area documents →Rathfern Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Rathfern Road, Catford, London, SE6 4NL
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 21.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100700
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Frequently Asked Questions — Rathfern Primary School
Is Rathfern Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Rathfern Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 515 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Rathfern Primary School? ▾
Admission to Rathfern Primary School is managed by Lewisham. 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 Rathfern Primary School cover? ▾
Rathfern Primary School is a primary school in London, Lewisham, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Rathfern Primary School? ▾
Rathfern Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.