Heathcote School & Science College Catchment Area
Heathcote School & Science College is a community secondary school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1116 pupils, and a capacity of 1260 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
1,116
Pupils
1,260
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Heathcote School & Science College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Heathcote School & Science College?
The catchment area for Heathcote School & Science College is the geographic zone Waltham Forest uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Waltham Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Heathcote School & Science College are allocated by Waltham Forest using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Waltham Forest before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Waltham Forest catchment area documents →Heathcote School & Science College: 1260 places, 89% filled: places available
Heathcote School & Science College has a published admission number of 1260 places. 1116 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1260 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. 28.5% of pupils at Heathcote School & Science College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Waltham Forest.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest school admissions →
Heathcote School & Science College: School Information
- Full address
- Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 103097
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Heathcote School & Science College 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: Heathcote School & Science College
What is the catchment area for Heathcote School & Science College? ▾
The catchment area for Heathcote School & Science College is the geographic zone Waltham Forest uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Waltham Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Heathcote School & Science College oversubscribed? ▾
Heathcote School & Science College has a capacity of 1260 places and currently has 1116 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Waltham Forest.
What is the admissions policy for Heathcote School & Science College? ▾
Admission to Heathcote School & Science College is managed by Waltham Forest. 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 Heathcote School & Science College cover? ▾
Heathcote School & Science College is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Heathcote School & Science College? ▾
Heathcote School & Science College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.