Twickenham Primary Academy Catchment Area
Twickenham Primary Academy is a free s primary school in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 388 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
388
Pupils
420
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2018
Twickenham Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Twickenham Primary Academy?
The catchment area for Twickenham Primary Academy is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames 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. Richmond upon Thames 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 Twickenham Primary Academy 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.
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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 →Twickenham Primary Academy: 420 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
Twickenham Primary Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 388 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Richmond upon Thames'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. 15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Twickenham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames school admissions →
Twickenham Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- 57 Colne Road, Twickenham, TW2 6QF
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 15.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142122
Other Primary Schools in Twickenham
If Twickenham Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Twickenham are the next closest alternatives.
Heathfield Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · TW2 6EN
Heathfield Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · TW2 6EN
Orleans Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TW1 3EN
Trafalgar Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · TW2 5EG
Trafalgar Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · TW2 5EH
Chase Bridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TW2 7DE
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Twickenham Primary Academy 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Twickenham Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for Twickenham Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Twickenham Primary Academy is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames 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. Richmond upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Twickenham Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Twickenham Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Twickenham Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Twickenham Primary Academy 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 Twickenham Primary Academy cover? ▾
Twickenham Primary Academy is a primary school in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Twickenham Primary Academy? ▾
Twickenham Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.