Downsell Primary School Catchment Area
Downsell Primary School is a community primary school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 438 pupils, and a capacity of 695 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
438
Pupils
695
Capacity
63%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Downsell Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Downsell Primary School?
The catchment area for Downsell 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 Downsell 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 →Downsell Primary School: 695 places, 63% filled: places available
Downsell Primary School has a published admission number of 695 places. 438 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% full, the school currently has headroom below its 695 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. 32.2% of pupils at Downsell 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 →
Downsell Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Downsell Road, Leyton, London, E15 2BS
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 32.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 103044
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If Downsell 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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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Downsell 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: Downsell Primary School
What is the catchment area for Downsell Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Downsell 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 Downsell Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Downsell Primary School has a capacity of 695 places and currently has 438 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Waltham Forest.
What is the admissions policy for Downsell Primary School? ▾
Admission to Downsell 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 Downsell Primary School cover? ▾
Downsell Primary School is a primary school in London, Waltham Forest, 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 Downsell Primary School? ▾
Downsell Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.