St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in London, Lewisham , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 156 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
156
Pupils
210
Capacity
74%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Lewisham 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. Lewisham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School is managed by Lewisham 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 Lewisham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lewisham catchment area documents →St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School: 210 places, 74% filled: places available
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 156 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 39.7% of pupils at St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lewisham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lewisham 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 Lewisham school admissions →
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- St James's, New Cross, London, SE14 6AD
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 39.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 151009
Other Primary Schools in London
If St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
The Aldgate School Catchment Area
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West Hampstead Primary School Catchment Area
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Brecknock Primary School Catchment Area
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Brookfield Primary School Catchment Area
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Edith Neville Primary School Catchment Area
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Other Church of England Schools in Lewisham
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Lewisham. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St James's Hatcham Church of England 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Lewisham 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. Lewisham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 156 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lewisham.
What is the admissions policy for St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School? ▾
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lewisham before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School is a primary school in London, Lewisham, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School? ▾
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.