Churchfields Infants' School Catchment Area
Churchfields Infants' School is a community primary school in London, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 434 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-7
Age range
434
Pupils
450
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Churchfields Infants' School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Churchfields Infants' School?
The catchment area for Churchfields Infants' 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 Churchfields Infants' 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.
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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 →Churchfields Infants' School: 450 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Churchfields Infants' School has a published admission number of 450 places. 434 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 450, 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. 5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of London.
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 →
Churchfields Infants' School: School Information
- Full address
- Churchfields, South Woodford, London, E18 2RB
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-7 years
- Free school meals
- 5.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 133936
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Churchfields Infants' 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: Churchfields Infants' School
What is the catchment area for Churchfields Infants' School? ▾
The catchment area for Churchfields Infants' 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 Churchfields Infants' School oversubscribed? ▾
Churchfields Infants' School is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Churchfields Infants' School? ▾
Admission to Churchfields Infants' 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 Churchfields Infants' School cover? ▾
Churchfields Infants' School is a primary school in London, Redbridge, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Churchfields Infants' School? ▾
Churchfields Infants' School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.