Benthal Primary School Catchment Area
Benthal Primary School is a community primary school in London, Hackney , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 261 pupils, and a capacity of 414 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
261
Pupils
414
Capacity
63%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Benthal Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Benthal Primary School?
The catchment area for Benthal Primary School is the geographic zone Hackney 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. Hackney 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 Benthal Primary School is set by Hackney and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hackney before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hackney catchment area documents →Benthal Primary School: 414 places, 63% filled: places available
Benthal Primary School has a published admission number of 414 places. 261 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% full, the school currently has headroom below its 414 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 60% of pupils at Benthal Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Hackney 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 Hackney school admissions →
Benthal Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Benthal Road, Hackney, London, N16 7AU
- Local authority
- Hackney
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 60% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100260
Other Primary Schools in London
If Benthal Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
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Brookfield Primary School Catchment Area
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Edith Neville Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Benthal 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: Benthal Primary School
What is the catchment area for Benthal Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Benthal Primary School is the geographic zone Hackney 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. Hackney publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Benthal Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Benthal Primary School has a capacity of 414 places and currently has 261 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hackney.
What is the admissions policy for Benthal Primary School? ▾
Admission to Benthal Primary School is managed by Hackney. 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 Benthal Primary School cover? ▾
Benthal Primary School is a primary school in London, Hackney, 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 Benthal Primary School? ▾
Benthal Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.