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Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest Catchment Area

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

Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest is a free s secondary school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 620 pupils, and a capacity of 840 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

620

Pupils

840

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest?

The catchment area for Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest is the geographic zone Waltham Forest uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Waltham Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest is managed by Waltham Forest and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest: 840 places, 74% filled: places available

Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest has a published admission number of 840 places. 620 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 840 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. 34.4% of pupils at Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest 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 →

Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest: School Information

Full address
Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 5SD
Local authority
Waltham Forest
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Muslim
Free school meals
34.4% of pupils
DfE URN
140957

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Muslim Schools in Waltham Forest

Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest shares its religious character with these Muslim schools across Waltham Forest. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest 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: Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest

What is the catchment area for Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest?

The catchment area for Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest is the geographic zone Waltham Forest uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Waltham Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest oversubscribed?

Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest has a capacity of 840 places and currently has 620 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Waltham Forest.

What is the admissions policy for Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest?

Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Waltham Forest before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest cover?

Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest?

Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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