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Heron Hall Academy Catchment Area

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

Heron Hall Academy is a free s secondary school in Enfield , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1239 pupils, and a capacity of 1400 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-19

Age range

1,239

Pupils

1,400

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Heron Hall Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Heron Hall Academy?

The catchment area for Heron Hall Academy is the geographic zone Enfield 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. Enfield 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 Heron Hall Academy are allocated by Enfield 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 Enfield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Enfield catchment area documents →

Heron Hall Academy: 1400 places, 89% filled: places available

Heron Hall Academy has a published admission number of 1400 places. 1239 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1400 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. 48.4% of pupils at Heron Hall Academy 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 Enfield.

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

Enfield 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 Enfield school admissions →

Heron Hall Academy: School Information

Full address
Queensway, Enfield, EN3 4SA
Local authority
Enfield
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
48.4% of pupils
DfE URN
139599

Other Secondary Schools in Enfield

If Heron Hall Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Enfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Heron Hall Academy 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: Heron Hall Academy

What is the catchment area for Heron Hall Academy?

The catchment area for Heron Hall Academy is the geographic zone Enfield 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. Enfield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Heron Hall Academy oversubscribed?

Heron Hall Academy has a capacity of 1400 places and currently has 1239 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Enfield.

What is the admissions policy for Heron Hall Academy?

Admission to Heron Hall Academy is managed by Enfield. 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 Heron Hall Academy cover?

Heron Hall Academy is a secondary school in Enfield, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Heron Hall Academy?

Heron Hall Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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