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Barclay Primary School Catchment Area

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

Barclay Primary School is an academy converter primary school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 1265 pupils, and a capacity of 1260 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

1,265

Pupils

1,260

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2016

Barclay Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Barclay Primary School?

The catchment area for Barclay Primary School is the geographic zone Waltham Forest 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. Waltham Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Barclay Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Waltham Forest. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1265 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1260 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 Waltham Forest before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Waltham Forest catchment area documents →

Barclay Primary School: at or above its 1260 place limit

Barclay Primary School has a published admission number of 1260 places. 1265 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1260 places. Waltham Forest allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 27.1% of pupils at Barclay Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Waltham Forest.

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

Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest school admissions →

Barclay Primary School: School Information

Full address
155 Canterbury Road, Leyton, London, E10 6EJ
Local authority
Waltham Forest
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
27.1% of pupils
DfE URN
138690

Other Primary Schools in London

If Barclay 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 Barclay 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: Barclay Primary School

What is the catchment area for Barclay Primary School?

The catchment area for Barclay Primary School is the geographic zone Waltham Forest 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. Waltham Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Barclay Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Barclay Primary School currently has 1265 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1260 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Barclay Primary School?

Admission to Barclay Primary School is managed by Waltham Forest. 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 Barclay Primary School cover?

Barclay Primary School is a primary school in London, Waltham Forest, 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 Barclay Primary School?

Barclay Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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