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Dawlish Primary School Catchment Area

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

Dawlish Primary School is a community primary school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 180 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

180

Pupils

210

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Dawlish Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Dawlish Primary School?

The catchment area for Dawlish 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.

The catchment area for Dawlish Primary School is set by Waltham Forest 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 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 →

Dawlish Primary School: 210 places, 86% filled: places available

Dawlish Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 180 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 31.1% of pupils at Dawlish 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 →

Dawlish Primary School: School Information

Full address
Jesse Road, London, E10 6NN
Local authority
Waltham Forest
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
31.1% of pupils
DfE URN
103073

Other Primary Schools in London

If Dawlish 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 Dawlish 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: Dawlish Primary School

What is the catchment area for Dawlish Primary School?

The catchment area for Dawlish 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 Dawlish Primary School oversubscribed?

Dawlish Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 180 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Waltham Forest.

What is the admissions policy for Dawlish Primary School?

Admission to Dawlish 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 Dawlish Primary School cover?

Dawlish Primary School is a primary school in London, Waltham Forest, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Dawlish Primary School?

Dawlish Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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