The Department for Education data compares the number of applications received by each school against the places available for reception entry.
It provides a clear snapshot of where competition for places was strongest, and where schools still had capacity after allocations were made for the 2026-27 year.
Below is a table ranking all Bromley primary schools from the most oversubscribed to the most undersubscribed, including the percentage of successful and unsuccessful applicants.
At some schools, applications exceeded the number of available places, meaning not all families were offered their first choice.
In such cases, places are allocated according to the school’s admissions criteria, including distance, sibling priority, or catchment area.
Other schools received fewer applications than places available, leaving some vacancies after the first round of offers.
Demand varies widely across the borough, with factors such as location, transport links and Ofsted ratings influencing how popular a school is.
The figures show a mixed picture across Bromley as some schools remain heavily oversubscribed, while others are operating with spare places.
Families can still apply for schools with vacancies, and places may continue to be offered as waiting lists are worked through after National Offer Day.
Oversubscribed schools will keep waiting lists open, with places sometimes becoming available later in the year if families move or turn down offers.
