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Chadwell Primary School Catchment Area

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

Chadwell Primary School is a community primary school in Romford, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 674 pupils, and a capacity of 682 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

674

Pupils

682

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Chadwell Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chadwell Primary School?

The catchment area for Chadwell Primary School is the geographic zone Redbridge 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. Redbridge 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 Chadwell Primary School is set by Redbridge and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

Find Redbridge catchment area documents →

Chadwell Primary School: 682 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Chadwell Primary School has a published admission number of 682 places. 674 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 682, Redbridge's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 21.8% of pupils at Chadwell Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Redbridge.

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 →

Chadwell Primary School: School Information

Full address
High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4EU
Local authority
Redbridge
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
21.8% of pupils
DfE URN
102836

Other Primary Schools in Romford

If Chadwell Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Romford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Chadwell 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: Chadwell Primary School

What is the catchment area for Chadwell Primary School?

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

Is Chadwell Primary School oversubscribed?

Chadwell Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 682 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Chadwell Primary School?

Admission to Chadwell Primary School is managed by Redbridge. 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 Chadwell Primary School cover?

Chadwell Primary School is a primary school in Romford, Redbridge, 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 Chadwell Primary School?

Chadwell Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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