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St John's Wood Primary School Catchment Area

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

St John's Wood Primary School is a community primary school in London, Westminster , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 190 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

190

Pupils

446

Capacity

43%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St John's Wood Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St John's Wood Primary School?

The catchment area for St John's Wood 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 siblings. Westminster 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 St John's Wood Primary School is set by Westminster 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 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 John's Wood Primary School: 446 places, 43% filled: places available

St John's Wood Primary School has a published admission number of 446 places. 190 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 43%. At 43% full, the school currently has headroom below its 446 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. 30% of pupils at St John's Wood Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Westminster.

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 John's Wood Primary School: School Information

Full address
Bridgeman Street, St John's Wood, London, NW8 7AL
Local authority
Westminster
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
30% of pupils
DfE URN
101107

Other Primary Schools in London

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St John's Wood 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's Wood Primary School

What is the catchment area for St John's Wood Primary School?

The catchment area for St John's Wood 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 siblings. Westminster 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 Wood Primary School oversubscribed?

St John's Wood Primary School has a capacity of 446 places and currently has 190 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westminster.

What is the admissions policy for St John's Wood Primary School?

Admission to St John's Wood Primary School is managed by Westminster. 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 St John's Wood Primary School cover?

St John's Wood 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 John's Wood Primary School?

St John's Wood Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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