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Hatton Special School Catchment Area

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

Hatton Special School is a community special not applicable school in Woodford Green, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 191 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

196

Pupils

191

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Hatton Special School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hatton Special School?

The catchment area for Hatton Special 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 Hatton Special 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 196 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 191 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Hatton Special School: at or above its 191 place limit

Hatton Special School has a published admission number of 191 places. 196 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 191 places. Redbridge allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 41.8% of pupils at Hatton Special School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Woodford Green.

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 →

Hatton Special School: School Information

Full address
Roding Lane South, Woodford Green, IG8 8EU
Local authority
Redbridge
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
41.8% of pupils
DfE URN
102881

Other Not applicable Schools in Woodford Green

If Hatton Special School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Woodford Green are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Hatton Special 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: Hatton Special School

What is the catchment area for Hatton Special School?

The catchment area for Hatton Special 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 Hatton Special School oversubscribed?

Yes, Hatton Special School currently has 196 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 191 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hatton Special School?

Admission to Hatton Special 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 Hatton Special School cover?

Hatton Special School is a not applicable school in Woodford Green, Redbridge, 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 Hatton Special School?

Hatton Special School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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