Gainsborough Primary School Catchment Area
Gainsborough Primary School is a community primary school in London, Hackney , serving pupils aged 0–11, with 310 pupils, and a capacity of 320 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
0–11
Age range
310
Pupils
320
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Gainsborough Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Gainsborough Primary School is set by Hackney 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 Hackney before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hackney catchment area documents →Gainsborough Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Berkshire Road, London, E9 5ND
- Local authority
- Hackney
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 0–11 years
- Free school meals
- 47.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100225
Other Primary Schools in London
If Gainsborough Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
The Aldgate School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · EC3A 5DE
Argyle Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WC1H 9EG
West Hampstead Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW6 1QL
Brecknock Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 9AL
Brookfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · N19 5DH
Edith Neville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 1HQ
Need help understanding catchment areas?
Frequently Asked Questions — Gainsborough Primary School
Is Gainsborough Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Gainsborough Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 320 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Gainsborough Primary School? ▾
Admission to Gainsborough Primary School is managed by Hackney. 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 Gainsborough Primary School cover? ▾
Gainsborough Primary School is a primary school in London, Hackney, serving pupils aged 0–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Gainsborough Primary School? ▾
Gainsborough Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.