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Furze Infant School Catchment Area

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

Furze Infant School is a community primary school in Romford, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 462 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–7

Age range

462

Pupils

472

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Furze Infant School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Furze Infant School is set by Barking and Dagenham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Barking and Dagenham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Barking and Dagenham catchment area documents →

Furze Infant School — School Information

Full address
Bennett Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6ES
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–7 years
Free school meals
12.9% of pupils
DfE URN
101203

Other Primary Schools in Romford

If Furze Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Romford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Furze Infant School

Is Furze Infant School oversubscribed?

Furze Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 472 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Furze Infant School?

Admission to Furze Infant School is managed by Barking and Dagenham. 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 Furze Infant School cover?

Furze Infant School is a primary school in Romford, Barking and Dagenham, serving pupils aged 3–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Furze Infant School?

Furze Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.