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West Hampstead Primary School Catchment Area

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

West Hampstead Primary School is a community primary school in London, Camden , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 409 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

409

Pupils

446

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

West Hampstead Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for West Hampstead Primary School?

The catchment area for West Hampstead 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 West Hampstead 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: 92% 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 →

West Hampstead Primary School: 446 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity

West Hampstead Primary School has a published admission number of 446 places. 409 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 446, 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. 42.8% of pupils at West Hampstead 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 →

West Hampstead Primary School: School Information

Full address
Dornfell Street, West Hampstead, London, NW6 1QL
Local authority
Camden
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
42.8% of pupils
DfE URN
100009

Other Primary Schools in London

If West Hampstead 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 West Hampstead 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: West Hampstead Primary School

What is the catchment area for West Hampstead Primary School?

The catchment area for West Hampstead 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 West Hampstead Primary School oversubscribed?

West Hampstead Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 446 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for West Hampstead Primary School?

Admission to West Hampstead 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 West Hampstead Primary School cover?

West Hampstead 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 West Hampstead Primary School?

West Hampstead Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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