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Selborne Primary School Catchment Area

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

Selborne Primary School is a community primary school in Greenford, Ealing , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 654 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

654

Pupils

630

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Selborne Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Selborne Primary School?

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

Currently oversubscribed: 654 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

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Selborne Primary School: at or above its 630 place limit

Selborne Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 654 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 630 places. Ealing 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. 28.1% of pupils at Selborne Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Ealing.

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

Ealing 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 Ealing school admissions →

Selborne Primary School: School Information

Full address
Conway Crescent, Perivale, Greenford, UB6 8JD
Local authority
Ealing
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
28.1% of pupils
DfE URN
101886

Other Primary Schools in Greenford

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Selborne Primary School?

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

Is Selborne Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Selborne Primary School currently has 654 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Selborne Primary School?

Admission to Selborne Primary School is managed by Ealing. 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 Selborne Primary School cover?

Selborne Primary School is a primary school in Greenford, Ealing, 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 Selborne Primary School?

Selborne Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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