Streatham Wells Primary Catchment Area
Streatham Wells Primary is an academy converter primary school in London, Lambeth , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 234 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
234
Pupils
210
Capacity
111%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Streatham Wells Primary Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Streatham Wells Primary?
The catchment area for Streatham Wells Primary is the geographic zone Lambeth 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. Lambeth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Streatham Wells Primary sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lambeth. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Lambeth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lambeth catchment area documents →Streatham Wells Primary: heavily oversubscribed at 111% capacity
Streatham Wells Primary has a published admission number of 210 places. 234 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 111%. At 111% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Lambeth allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24.2% of pupils at Streatham Wells Primary are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lambeth.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lambeth 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 Lambeth school admissions →
Streatham Wells Primary: School Information
- Full address
- 50 Palace Road, London, SW2 3NJ
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 24.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149556
Other Primary Schools in London
If Streatham Wells Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
The Aldgate School Catchment Area
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Argyle Primary School Catchment Area
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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
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Streatham Wells 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.
Morden Mount Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · London · 4.8 miles away
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 5.3 miles away
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 5.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Streatham Wells Primary
What is the catchment area for Streatham Wells Primary? ▾
The catchment area for Streatham Wells Primary is the geographic zone Lambeth 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. Lambeth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Streatham Wells Primary oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Streatham Wells Primary currently has 234 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Streatham Wells Primary? ▾
Admission to Streatham Wells Primary is managed by Lambeth. 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 Streatham Wells Primary cover? ▾
Streatham Wells Primary is a primary school in London, Lambeth, 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 Streatham Wells Primary? ▾
Streatham Wells Primary was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.