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St Edward's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in London, Westminster , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 199 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

199

Pupils

420

Capacity

47%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St Edward's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Edward's Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Edward's Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Westminster 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Westminster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Edward's Catholic Primary School is managed by Westminster and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Westminster 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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St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 420 places, 47% filled: places available

St Edward's Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 199 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 47%. At 47% 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. 48.2% of pupils at St Edward's Catholic 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.

Westminster 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 Westminster school admissions →

St Edward's Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
Lisson Grove, London, NW1 6LH
Local authority
Westminster
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
48.2% of pupils
DfE URN
101128

Other Primary Schools in London

If St Edward's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Westminster

St Edward's Catholic Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Westminster. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Edward's Catholic 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: St Edward's Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Edward's Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Edward's Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Westminster 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Westminster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Edward's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St Edward's Catholic Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 199 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westminster.

What is the admissions policy for St Edward's Catholic Primary School?

St Edward's Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Westminster before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Edward's Catholic Primary School cover?

St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in London, Westminster, 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 St Edward's Catholic Primary School?

St Edward's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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