Gillespie Primary School Catchment Area
Gillespie Primary School is a community primary school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
208
Pupils
236
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Gillespie Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Gillespie Primary School?
The catchment area for Gillespie 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 Gillespie 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.
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 →Gillespie Primary School: 236 places, 88% filled: places available
Gillespie Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 208 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 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. 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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 →
Gillespie Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Gillespie Road, London, N5 1LH
- Local authority
- Islington
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 13% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100405
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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 Gillespie 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: Gillespie Primary School
What is the catchment area for Gillespie Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Gillespie 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 Gillespie Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Gillespie Primary School has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 208 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Islington.
What is the admissions policy for Gillespie Primary School? ▾
Admission to Gillespie 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 Gillespie Primary School cover? ▾
Gillespie Primary School is a primary school in London, Islington, 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 Gillespie Primary School? ▾
Gillespie Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.