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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Erith, Bexley , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 198 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

198

Pupils

210

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Bexley 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. Bexley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is managed by Bexley 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Bexley catchment area documents →

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School: 210 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 198 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Bexley's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 21.7% of pupils at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bexley.

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

Bexley 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 Bexley school admissions →

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
Kale Road, Thamesmead, Erith, DA18 4BA
Local authority
Bexley
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
21.7% of pupils
DfE URN
101460

Other Primary Schools in Erith

If St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Erith are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Bexley

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Bexley. 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 John Fisher 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 John Fisher Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Bexley 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. Bexley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bexley before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St John Fisher Catholic Primary School cover?

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Erith, Bexley, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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