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Watling Park School Catchment Area

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

Watling Park School is a free s primary school in Barnet , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 404 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

404

Pupils

420

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Watling Park School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Watling Park School is set by Barnet and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% 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 Barnet before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Watling Park School — School Information

Full address
Pavilion Way, Burnt Oak, Barnet, HA8 9YA
Local authority
Barnet
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
49.3% of pupils
DfE URN
142114

Other Primary Schools in Barnet

If Watling Park School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barnet are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Watling Park School

Is Watling Park School oversubscribed?

Watling Park School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Watling Park School?

Admission to Watling Park School is managed by Barnet. 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 Watling Park School cover?

Watling Park School is a primary school in Barnet, 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 Watling Park School?

Watling Park School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.