West Wimbledon Primary School Catchment Area
West Wimbledon Primary School is a community primary school in London, Merton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 299 pupils, and a capacity of 312 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
299
Pupils
312
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
West Wimbledon Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Wimbledon Primary School?
The catchment area for West Wimbledon Primary School is the geographic zone Merton 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. Merton 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 Wimbledon Primary School is set by Merton 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 Merton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Merton catchment area documents →West Wimbledon Primary School: 312 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
West Wimbledon Primary School has a published admission number of 312 places. 299 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 312, Merton'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. 30.7% of pupils at West Wimbledon Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Merton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Merton 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 Merton school admissions →
West Wimbledon Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Bodnant Gardens, West Barnes Lane, London, SW20 0BZ
- Local authority
- Merton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 30.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102652
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to West Wimbledon 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: West Wimbledon Primary School
What is the catchment area for West Wimbledon Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for West Wimbledon Primary School is the geographic zone Merton 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. Merton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is West Wimbledon Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
West Wimbledon Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 312 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for West Wimbledon Primary School? ▾
Admission to West Wimbledon Primary School is managed by Merton. 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 Wimbledon Primary School cover? ▾
West Wimbledon Primary School is a primary school in London, Merton, 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 Wimbledon Primary School? ▾
West Wimbledon Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.