John Burns Primary School
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Wandsworth · Reception 2027
Chesterton Primary School admissions: how far away places were offered
In 2026, the last child offered a place at Chesterton Primary School under the distance criterion lived 5,447 m (3.38 miles) away.
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Dagnall Street, Battersea, London
Reception offers at Chesterton Primary School, year by year
What happened on offer day in each of the last five years, from the council’s allocation figures.
- Latest cut-off
- 3.38 miles
- 2026 offers
- Reception places
- 60
- Published admission number
- Applications
- 142
- For 2026 entry
| Year | Applications | Places | Places to siblings | Who got the last places | Last distance offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Unverified | 142 | 60 | 27 | Children living nearest | 3.38 miles published as 5447m |
| 2025 Unverified | — | 60 | 16 | Children living nearest | 0.95 miles published as 1531m |
| 2024 Unverified | — | 60 | 17 | Children living nearest | 0.99 miles published as 1596m |
| 2023 Unverified | — | 60 | 20 | Children living nearest | 1.36 miles published as 2193m |
| 2022 Unverified | — | 60 | 28 | Children living nearest | 0.78 miles published as 1260m |
- Rows marked “Unverified” have not yet been checked against the source by a person.
Notes on the council’s figures
- 2025: Looked after: fewer than 5.
Admission criteria at Chesterton Primary School
If more children apply than there are places, the 2026 admission rules offer places in this order:
- Children with a brother or sister at the school (see the school's admission arrangements for the exact definition).
- Other children, in order of straight-line distance from home to the centre of the school site (measured by Wandsworth Council).
Read the official rules: Choose a Wandsworth Primary School: September 2027 admissions booklet. The school’s own published arrangements always take priority over our summary.
Less predictable
The distance cut-off has moved a lot from year to year (between 1,260 m and 5,447 m, or 0.78 and 3.38 miles). Treat past cut-offs here with extra caution.
Things to know before you apply for September 2027
- The distance cut-off grew from 1,531 m (0.95 miles) in 2025 to 5,447 m (3.38 miles) in 2026.
From our reading of the council’s figures and the school’s admission arrangements. Always check the official rules: Choose a Wandsworth Primary School: September 2027 admissions booklet.
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Questions about Chesterton Primary School
How far away do you need to live to get into Chesterton Primary School?
In 2026, the last place offered under the distance criterion went to a child living 5,447 m (3.38 miles) away. In the five years with a distance cut-off (2022 to 2026), it ranged from 1,260 m (0.78 miles) (2022) to 5,447 m (3.38 miles) (2026). Cut-offs move each year with the number of applicants and siblings, so treat these as a guide to past years, not a promise.
Do siblings get priority at Chesterton Primary School?
Yes. Under the 2026 admission rules, children with a brother or sister at the school get priority after looked-after and previously looked-after children, ahead of children admitted on distance. In 2026, 27 of the 60 places went to siblings. Check the school’s admission arrangements for who counts as a sibling.
How many applications does Chesterton Primary School get?
In 2026, Chesterton Primary School received 142 applications for 60 Reception places: about 2.4 applications for each place, counting all six preferences. Families name several schools, so one child can count as an application at more than one school.
When do you apply to Chesterton Primary School for a Reception place in September 2027?
Apply by 15 January 2027 for a Reception place starting in September 2027. Apply to the council where you live, even if it isn’t Wandsworth, naming up to six schools in your true order of preference. Offers are made on 16 April 2027.
How we work these out: our method.
Schools near Chesterton Primary School
Distances are straight lines between the schools’ measuring points. Cut-offs are for 2026.
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Shaftesbury Park Primary School
Latest cut-off No cut-off
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St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
Latest cut-off No cut-off
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea
Latest cut-off No cut-off
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Westbridge Academy
Latest cut-off No cut-off
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Belleville Wix Academy
Latest cut-off 0.30 miles
Sources
Last updated
- Primary school (Reception year) admissions 2026: how places were offered at each Wandsworth school, 16 April 2026
- Primary school (Reception year) admissions 2025: how places were offered at each Wandsworth school, 16 April 2025 (archived copy)
- Primary school (Reception year) admissions 2024: how places were offered at each Wandsworth school, 16 April 2024 (archived copy)
- Primary school (Reception year) admissions 2023: how places were offered at each Wandsworth school, 17 April 2023
- Primary school (Reception year) admissions 2022: how places were offered at each Wandsworth school, 19 April 2022 (archived copy)
- Choose a Wandsworth Primary School: September 2027 admissions booklet
- Wandsworth Council: proposed admissions policy for community primary schools (without priority areas) 2027-28
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