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St Nicholas Church of England Primary Catchment Area

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

St Nicholas Church of England Primary is an academy converter primary school in Chislehurst, Bromley , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 215 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

215

Pupils

210

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

St Nicholas Church of England Primary Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Nicholas Church of England Primary?

The catchment area for St Nicholas Church of England Primary 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 Nicholas Church of England Primary 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 215 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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St Nicholas Church of England Primary: at or above its 210 place limit

St Nicholas Church of England Primary has a published admission number of 210 places. 215 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Bromley allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 1.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Chislehurst.

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 Nicholas Church of England Primary: School Information

Full address
School Road, Chislehurst, BR7 5PQ
Local authority
Bromley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
1.4% of pupils
DfE URN
141529

Other Primary Schools in Chislehurst

If St Nicholas Church of England Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chislehurst are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Bromley

St Nicholas Church of England Primary 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.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Nicholas Church of England Primary 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 Nicholas Church of England Primary

What is the catchment area for St Nicholas Church of England Primary?

The catchment area for St Nicholas Church of England Primary 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 Nicholas Church of England Primary oversubscribed?

Yes, St Nicholas Church of England Primary currently has 215 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Nicholas Church of England Primary?

St Nicholas Church of England Primary 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 Nicholas Church of England Primary cover?

St Nicholas Church of England Primary is a primary school in Chislehurst, Bromley, 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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