Richard Cobden Primary School Catchment Area
Richard Cobden Primary School is a community primary school in London, Camden , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 379 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
379
Pupils
420
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2019
Richard Cobden Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Richard Cobden Primary School?
The catchment area for Richard Cobden Primary 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 Richard Cobden Primary 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.
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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 →Richard Cobden Primary School: 420 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity
Richard Cobden Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 379 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 420, Camden'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. 59.9% of pupils at Richard Cobden 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.
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 →
Richard Cobden Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Camden Street, London, NW1 0LL
- Local authority
- Camden
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 59.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100022
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Brookfield Primary School Catchment Area
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Edith Neville Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Richard Cobden 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.
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 0.2 miles away
Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 0.2 miles away
Christ Church School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 0.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Richard Cobden Primary School
What is the catchment area for Richard Cobden Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Richard Cobden Primary 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 Richard Cobden Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Richard Cobden Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Richard Cobden Primary School? ▾
Admission to Richard Cobden Primary 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 Richard Cobden Primary School cover? ▾
Richard Cobden Primary School is a primary school in London, Camden, 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 Cobden Primary School? ▾
Richard Cobden Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.