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Richard Atkins Primary School Catchment Area

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

Richard Atkins Primary School is a community primary school in London, Lambeth , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 242 pupils, and a capacity of 342 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

242

Pupils

342

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Richard Atkins Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Richard Atkins Primary School?

The catchment area for Richard Atkins 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 Richard Atkins 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.

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 →

Richard Atkins Primary School: 342 places, 71% filled: places available

Richard Atkins Primary School has a published admission number of 342 places. 242 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 342 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. 45.2% of pupils at Richard Atkins 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 →

Richard Atkins Primary School: School Information

Full address
New Park Road, London, SW2 4JP
Local authority
Lambeth
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
45.2% of pupils
DfE URN
100578

Other Primary Schools in London

If Richard Atkins 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 Richard Atkins 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: Richard Atkins Primary School

What is the catchment area for Richard Atkins Primary School?

The catchment area for Richard Atkins 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 Richard Atkins Primary School oversubscribed?

Richard Atkins Primary School has a capacity of 342 places and currently has 242 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lambeth.

What is the admissions policy for Richard Atkins Primary School?

Admission to Richard Atkins 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 Richard Atkins Primary School cover?

Richard Atkins 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Richard Atkins Primary School?

Richard Atkins Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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