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Reay Primary School Catchment Area

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

Reay Primary School is a foundation primary school in LONDON, Lambeth , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 224 pupils, and a capacity of 250 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

224

Pupils

250

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Reay Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Reay Primary School?

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

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Lambeth catchment area documents →

Reay Primary School: 250 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Reay Primary School has a published admission number of 250 places. 224 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 250, Lambeth's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 46.3% of pupils at Reay Primary School 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.

Lambeth 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 Lambeth school admissions →

Reay Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hackford Road, Stockwell, LONDON, SW9 0EN
Local authority
Lambeth
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
46.3% of pupils
DfE URN
100634

Other Primary Schools in LONDON

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Reay 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: Reay Primary School

What is the catchment area for Reay Primary School?

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

Is Reay Primary School oversubscribed?

Reay Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 250 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Reay Primary School?

Admission to Reay Primary School is managed by Lambeth. 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 Reay Primary School cover?

Reay Primary School is a primary school in LONDON, Lambeth, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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