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St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 Catchment Area

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

St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 is a voluntary aided primary school in London, Barnet , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 216 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

216

Pupils

210

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Paul's CofE Primary School N11?

The catchment area for St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 is the geographic zone Barnet 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. Barnet publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 is managed by Barnet 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: 216 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 Barnet 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 Paul's CofE Primary School N11: at or above its 210 place limit

St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 has a published admission number of 210 places. 216 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Barnet 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. 27.4% of pupils at St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Barnet.

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

Barnet 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. Barnet Council school admissions (official) →

St Paul's CofE Primary School N11: School Information

Full address
The Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 1NQ
Local authority
Barnet
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
27.4% of pupils
DfE URN
101325

Other Primary Schools in London

If St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Barnet

St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Barnet. 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 Paul's CofE Primary School N11 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 Paul's CofE Primary School N11

What is the catchment area for St Paul's CofE Primary School N11?

The catchment area for St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 is the geographic zone Barnet 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. Barnet publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 oversubscribed?

Yes, St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 currently has 216 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 Paul's CofE Primary School N11?

St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Barnet before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 cover?

St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 is a primary school in London, Barnet, 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 Paul's CofE Primary School N11?

St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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