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Apex Primary School Catchment Area

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

Apex Primary School is an other independent not applicable school in Ilford, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 123 pupils, and a capacity of 112 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

123

Pupils

112

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Apex Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Apex Primary School?

The catchment area for Apex Primary School is the geographic zone Redbridge uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Redbridge publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Apex Primary School is managed by Redbridge and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 123 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 112 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Redbridge 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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Apex Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 110% capacity

Apex Primary School has a published admission number of 112 places. 123 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Redbridge allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Redbridge 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 Redbridge school admissions →

Apex Primary School: School Information

Full address
60-62 Argyle Road, Ilford, IG1 3BG
Local authority
Redbridge
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Muslim
DfE URN
126620

Other Not applicable Schools in Ilford

If Apex Primary School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Ilford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Muslim Schools in Redbridge

Apex Primary School shares its religious character with these Muslim schools across Redbridge. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Apex 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: Apex Primary School

What is the catchment area for Apex Primary School?

The catchment area for Apex Primary School is the geographic zone Redbridge uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Redbridge publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Apex Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Apex Primary School currently has 123 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 112 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Apex Primary School?

Apex Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Redbridge before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Apex Primary School cover?

Apex Primary School is a not applicable school in Ilford, Redbridge, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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