Highams Park School Catchment Area
Highams Park School is a academy converter secondary school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1547 pupils, and a capacity of 1700 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,547
Pupils
1,700
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Highams Park School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Highams Park School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Waltham Forest. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →Highams Park School — School Information
- Full address
- 34 Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, E4 9PJ
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 23.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137558
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Frequently Asked Questions — Highams Park School
Is Highams Park School oversubscribed? ▾
Highams Park School is operating close to its capacity of 1700 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Highams Park School? ▾
Admission to Highams Park 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 Highams Park School cover? ▾
Highams Park School 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 Highams Park School? ▾
Highams Park School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.