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Highams Park School Catchment Area

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

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.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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If Highams Park School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

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.