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Sir John Lillie Primary School Catchment Area

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

Sir John Lillie Primary School is a community primary school in Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 191 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

191

Pupils

420

Capacity

45%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Sir John Lillie Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sir John Lillie Primary School?

The catchment area for Sir John Lillie Primary School is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham 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. Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Sir John Lillie Primary School is set by Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hammersmith and Fulham catchment area documents →

Sir John Lillie Primary School: 420 places, 45% filled: places available

Sir John Lillie Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 191 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 45%. At 45% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 47.3% of pupils at Sir John Lillie 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 Fulham.

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

Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham school admissions →

Sir John Lillie Primary School: School Information

Full address
Lillie Road, Fulham, SW6 7LN
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
47.3% of pupils
DfE URN
100338

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Sir John Lillie 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: Sir John Lillie Primary School

What is the catchment area for Sir John Lillie Primary School?

The catchment area for Sir John Lillie Primary School is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham 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. Hammersmith and Fulham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Sir John Lillie Primary School oversubscribed?

Sir John Lillie Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 191 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hammersmith and Fulham.

What is the admissions policy for Sir John Lillie Primary School?

Admission to Sir John Lillie Primary School is managed by Hammersmith and Fulham. 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 Sir John Lillie Primary School cover?

Sir John Lillie Primary School is a primary school in Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham, 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 Sir John Lillie Primary School?

Sir John Lillie Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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