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Hilldene Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hilldene Primary School is a community primary school in Romford, Havering , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 663 pupils, and a capacity of 720 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

663

Pupils

720

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Hilldene Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hilldene Primary School?

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

Operating near capacity: 92% 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 Havering before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Havering catchment area documents →

Hilldene Primary School: 720 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity

Hilldene Primary School has a published admission number of 720 places. 663 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 720, Havering'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. 23.5% of pupils at Hilldene Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Havering.

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

Havering 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 Havering school admissions →

Hilldene Primary School: School Information

Full address
Grange Road, Romford, RM3 7DU
Local authority
Havering
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
23.5% of pupils
DfE URN
102325

Other Primary Schools in Romford

If Hilldene Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Romford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hilldene 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: Hilldene Primary School

What is the catchment area for Hilldene Primary School?

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

Is Hilldene Primary School oversubscribed?

Hilldene Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 720 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hilldene Primary School?

Admission to Hilldene Primary School is managed by Havering. 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 Hilldene Primary School cover?

Hilldene Primary School is a primary school in Romford, Havering, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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