Hanover Primary School Catchment Area
Hanover Primary School is a community primary school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 235 pupils, and a capacity of 341 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
235
Pupils
341
Capacity
69%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Hanover Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Hanover Primary School?
The catchment area for Hanover 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 Hanover 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 →Hanover Primary School: 341 places, 69% filled: places available
Hanover Primary School has a published admission number of 341 places. 235 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 341 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. 38.4% of pupils at Hanover Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Islington.
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 →
Hanover Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Noel Road, Islington, London, N1 8BD
- Local authority
- Islington
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 38.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100407
Other Primary Schools in London
If Hanover 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
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Hanover 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.
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 1.0 miles away
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 1.1 miles away
Queensbridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · London · 1.2 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Hanover Primary School
What is the catchment area for Hanover Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Hanover 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 Hanover Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Hanover Primary School has a capacity of 341 places and currently has 235 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Islington.
What is the admissions policy for Hanover Primary School? ▾
Admission to Hanover 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 Hanover Primary School cover? ▾
Hanover 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 Hanover Primary School? ▾
Hanover Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.