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Saracens Broadfields Catchment Area

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

Saracens Broadfields is an academy converter primary school in Edgware, Barnet , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 704 pupils, and a capacity of 700 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

704

Pupils

700

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Saracens Broadfields Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Saracens Broadfields?

The catchment area for Saracens Broadfields is the geographic zone Barnet 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. Barnet publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Saracens Broadfields sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Barnet. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 704 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 700 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Barnet publishes the 2027 Saracens Broadfields numbers →

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

Find Barnet catchment area documents →

Saracens Broadfields: at or above its 700 place limit

Saracens Broadfields has a published admission number of 700 places. 704 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 700 places. Barnet allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 41.4% of pupils at Saracens Broadfields 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 Edgware.

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

Barnet 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. Barnet Council school admissions (official) →

Saracens Broadfields: School Information

Full address
Roseberry Drive, Edgware, HA8 8JP
Local authority
Barnet
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
41.4% of pupils
DfE URN
140236

Other Primary Schools in Edgware

If Saracens Broadfields is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Edgware are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Saracens Broadfields 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: Saracens Broadfields

What is the catchment area for Saracens Broadfields?

The catchment area for Saracens Broadfields is the geographic zone Barnet 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. Barnet publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Saracens Broadfields oversubscribed?

Yes, Saracens Broadfields currently has 704 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 700 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Saracens Broadfields?

Admission to Saracens Broadfields is managed by Barnet. 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 Saracens Broadfields cover?

Saracens Broadfields is a primary school in Edgware, Barnet, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Saracens Broadfields?

Saracens Broadfields was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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