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Henry Maynard Primary School Catchment Area

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

Henry Maynard Primary School is a community primary school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 756 pupils, and a capacity of 840 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

756

Pupils

840

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Henry Maynard Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Henry Maynard Primary School?

The catchment area for Henry Maynard Primary School is the geographic zone Waltham Forest 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. Waltham Forest 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 Henry Maynard Primary School is set by Waltham Forest and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Henry Maynard Primary School: 840 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Henry Maynard Primary School has a published admission number of 840 places. 756 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 840, Waltham Forest'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. 12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of London.

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 →

Henry Maynard Primary School: School Information

Full address
101 Maynard Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9JE
Local authority
Waltham Forest
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
12.8% of pupils
DfE URN
103070

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If Henry Maynard Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Henry Maynard 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Henry Maynard Primary School

What is the catchment area for Henry Maynard Primary School?

The catchment area for Henry Maynard Primary School is the geographic zone Waltham Forest 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. Waltham Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Henry Maynard Primary School oversubscribed?

Henry Maynard Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 840 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Henry Maynard Primary School?

Admission to Henry Maynard Primary School 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 Henry Maynard Primary School cover?

Henry Maynard Primary School is a primary school in London, Waltham Forest, 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 Henry Maynard Primary School?

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

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