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Ruislip Gardens Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ruislip Gardens Primary School is a community primary school in Ruislip, Hillingdon , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 283 pupils, and a capacity of 490 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

283

Pupils

490

Capacity

58%

Fill rate

Ruislip Gardens Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ruislip Gardens Primary School?

The catchment area for Ruislip Gardens Primary School is the geographic zone Hillingdon 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. Hillingdon 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 Ruislip Gardens Primary School is set by Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hillingdon catchment area documents →

Ruislip Gardens Primary School: 490 places, 58% filled: places available

Ruislip Gardens Primary School has a published admission number of 490 places. 283 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 58%. At 58% full, the school currently has headroom below its 490 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. 23.6% of pupils at Ruislip Gardens Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hillingdon.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon school admissions →

Ruislip Gardens Primary School: School Information

Full address
Stafford Road, Ruislip, HA4 6PD
Local authority
Hillingdon
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
23.6% of pupils
DfE URN
102416

Other Primary Schools in Ruislip

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ruislip Gardens 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: Ruislip Gardens Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ruislip Gardens Primary School?

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

Is Ruislip Gardens Primary School oversubscribed?

Ruislip Gardens Primary School has a capacity of 490 places and currently has 283 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hillingdon.

What is the admissions policy for Ruislip Gardens Primary School?

Admission to Ruislip Gardens Primary School is managed by Hillingdon. 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 Ruislip Gardens Primary School cover?

Ruislip Gardens Primary School is a primary school in Ruislip, Hillingdon, 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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