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The Royal Ballet School Catchment Area

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

The Royal Ballet School is a other independent not applicable school in London, Richmond upon Thames , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 230 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

212

Pupils

230

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

The Royal Ballet School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for The Royal Ballet School is set by Richmond upon Thames and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Richmond upon Thames before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Richmond upon Thames catchment area documents →

The Royal Ballet School — School Information

Full address
46 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DA
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–19 years
DfE URN
102947

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If The Royal Ballet School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Royal Ballet School

Is The Royal Ballet School oversubscribed?

The Royal Ballet School is operating close to its capacity of 230 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Royal Ballet School?

Admission to The Royal Ballet School is managed by Richmond upon Thames. 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 The Royal Ballet School cover?

The Royal Ballet School is a not applicable school in London, Richmond upon Thames, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.