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Torriano Primary School Catchment Area

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

Torriano Primary School is a community primary school in London, Camden , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 445 pupils, and a capacity of 459 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

445

Pupils

459

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

Torriano Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Torriano Primary School?

The catchment area for Torriano Primary School is the geographic zone Camden 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. Camden 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 Torriano Primary School is set by Camden and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Camden catchment area documents →

Torriano Primary School: 459 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Torriano Primary School has a published admission number of 459 places. 445 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 459, Camden's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 41.2% of pupils at Torriano Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

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

Camden 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 Camden school admissions →

Torriano Primary School: School Information

Full address
Torriano Avenue, Kentish Town, London, NW5 2SJ
Local authority
Camden
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
41.2% of pupils
DfE URN
100023

Other Primary Schools in London

If Torriano 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 Torriano 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: Torriano Primary School

What is the catchment area for Torriano Primary School?

The catchment area for Torriano Primary School is the geographic zone Camden 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. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Torriano Primary School oversubscribed?

Torriano Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 459 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Torriano Primary School?

Admission to Torriano Primary School is managed by Camden. 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 Torriano Primary School cover?

Torriano Primary School is a primary school in London, Camden, 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 Torriano Primary School?

Torriano Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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