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Cleveland Road Primary School Catchment Area

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

Cleveland Road Primary School is a community primary school in Ilford, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 903 pupils, and a capacity of 942 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

903

Pupils

942

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

Cleveland Road Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cleveland Road Primary School?

The catchment area for Cleveland Road 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 Cleveland Road 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: 96% 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 →

Cleveland Road Primary School: 942 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Cleveland Road Primary School has a published admission number of 942 places. 903 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 942, 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. 17.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Ilford.

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 →

Cleveland Road Primary School: School Information

Full address
Cleveland Road, Ilford, IG1 1EW
Local authority
Redbridge
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
17.9% of pupils
DfE URN
102798

Other Primary Schools in Ilford

If Cleveland Road Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ilford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Cleveland Road 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: Cleveland Road Primary School

What is the catchment area for Cleveland Road Primary School?

The catchment area for Cleveland Road 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 Cleveland Road Primary School oversubscribed?

Cleveland Road Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 942 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cleveland Road Primary School?

Admission to Cleveland Road 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 Cleveland Road Primary School cover?

Cleveland Road Primary School is a primary 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cleveland Road Primary School?

Cleveland Road Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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