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Warren Road Primary School Catchment Area

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

Warren Road Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Orpington, Bromley , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 840 pupils, and a capacity of 840 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

840

Pupils

840

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2022

Warren Road Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Warren Road Primary School?

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

As an academy, Warren Road Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bromley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 840 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 840 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Bromley publishes the 2027 Warren Road Primary School numbers →

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

Find Bromley catchment area documents →

Warren Road Primary School: at or above its 840 place limit

Warren Road Primary School has a published admission number of 840 places. 840 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 840 places. Bromley 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. 2.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Orpington.

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

Bromley 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 Bromley school admissions →

Warren Road Primary School: School Information

Full address
Warren Road, Orpington, BR6 6JF
Local authority
Bromley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
2.3% of pupils
DfE URN
136915

Other Primary Schools in Orpington

If Warren Road Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Orpington are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Warren Road 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: Warren Road Primary School

What is the catchment area for Warren Road Primary School?

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

Is Warren Road Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Warren Road Primary School currently has 840 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 840 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Warren Road Primary School?

Admission to Warren Road Primary School is managed by Bromley. 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 Warren Road Primary School cover?

Warren Road Primary School is a primary school in Orpington, Bromley, 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 Warren Road Primary School?

Warren Road Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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