St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
St John's Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in London, Bromley , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 148 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
148
Pupils
210
Capacity
70%
Fill rate
St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Bromley 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. Bromley 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's Church of England Primary School is managed by Bromley 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 Bromley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bromley catchment area documents →St John's Church of England Primary School: 210 places, 70% filled: places available
St John's Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 148 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% 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. 43.2% of pupils at St John's Church of England 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.
Bromley 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 Bromley school admissions →
St John's Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Maple Road, Penge, London, SE20 8HU
- Local authority
- Bromley
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 43.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140648
Other Primary Schools in London
If St John's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
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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
Community school · N19 5DH
Edith Neville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 1HQ
Other Church of England Schools in Bromley
St John's Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Bromley. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Orpington
Bishop Justus CofE School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Bromley
Parish Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Bromley
Keston Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Keston
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St John's 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 John's Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Bromley 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. Bromley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is St John's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
St John's Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 148 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bromley.
What is the admissions policy for St John's Church of England Primary School? ▾
St John's 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 Bromley before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St John's Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in London, Bromley, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.