Duncombe Primary School Catchment Area
Duncombe Primary School is a community primary school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 438 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-11
Age range
438
Pupils
480
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Duncombe Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Duncombe Primary School?
The catchment area for Duncombe Primary School is the geographic zone Islington 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. Islington 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 Duncombe Primary School is set by Islington 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 Islington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Islington catchment area documents →Duncombe Primary School: 480 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
Duncombe Primary School has a published admission number of 480 places. 438 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 480, Islington'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. 61.8% of pupils at Duncombe Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Islington 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 Islington school admissions →
Duncombe Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Sussex Way, Islington, London, N19 4JA
- Local authority
- Islington
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 61.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100403
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Duncombe 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: Duncombe Primary School
What is the catchment area for Duncombe Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Duncombe Primary School is the geographic zone Islington 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. Islington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Duncombe Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Duncombe Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Duncombe Primary School? ▾
Admission to Duncombe Primary School is managed by Islington. 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 Duncombe Primary School cover? ▾
Duncombe Primary School is a primary school in London, Islington, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Duncombe Primary School? ▾
Duncombe Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.