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Hatchside School Catchment Area

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

Hatchside School is a free s special not applicable school in Ilford, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 2-7, with 70 pupils, and a capacity of 128 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-7

Age range

70

Pupils

128

Capacity

55%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Hatchside School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hatchside School?

The catchment area for Hatchside School is the geographic zone Redbridge uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Redbridge 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 Hatchside School is set by Redbridge 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 Redbridge before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Redbridge catchment area documents →

Hatchside School: 128 places, 55% filled: places available

Hatchside School has a published admission number of 128 places. 70 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 55%. At 55% full, the school currently has headroom below its 128 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. 38.6% of pupils at Hatchside School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Redbridge.

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

Redbridge 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 Redbridge school admissions →

Hatchside School: School Information

Full address
Aldborough Road North, Newbury Park, Ilford, IG2 7SR
Local authority
Redbridge
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-7 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
38.6% of pupils
DfE URN
148240

Other Not applicable Schools in Ilford

If Hatchside School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Ilford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Hatchside 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hatchside School

What is the catchment area for Hatchside School?

The catchment area for Hatchside School is the geographic zone Redbridge uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Redbridge publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hatchside School oversubscribed?

Hatchside School has a capacity of 128 places and currently has 70 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Redbridge.

What is the admissions policy for Hatchside School?

Admission to Hatchside School is managed by Redbridge. 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 Hatchside School cover?

Hatchside School is a not applicable school in Ilford, Redbridge, serving pupils aged 2-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hatchside School?

Hatchside School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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