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Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane Catchment Area

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

Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is an academy sponsor led primary school in London, Haringey , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 428 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

428

Pupils

446

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane?

The catchment area for Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is the geographic zone Haringey 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. Haringey publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Haringey. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

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

Find Haringey catchment area documents →

Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane: 446 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane has a published admission number of 446 places. 428 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 446, Haringey's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 27.6% of pupils at Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Haringey.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Haringey 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. Haringey Council school admissions (official) →

Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane: School Information

Full address
Philip Lane, Tottenham, London, N15 4AB
Local authority
Haringey
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
27.6% of pupils
DfE URN
138447

Other Primary Schools in London

If Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane 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: Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane

What is the catchment area for Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane?

The catchment area for Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is the geographic zone Haringey 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. Haringey publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane oversubscribed?

Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is operating close to its capacity of 446 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane?

Admission to Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is managed by Haringey. 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 Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane cover?

Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is a primary school in London, Haringey, 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 Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane?

Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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