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Holmleigh Primary School Catchment Area

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

Holmleigh Primary School is a community primary school in London, Hackney , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 224 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

224

Pupils

420

Capacity

53%

Fill rate

Holmleigh Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Holmleigh Primary School?

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

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hackney before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hackney catchment area documents →

Holmleigh Primary School: 420 places, 53% filled: places available

Holmleigh Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 224 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 53%. At 53% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 40.8% of pupils at Holmleigh Primary School 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 London.

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

Hackney 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 Hackney school admissions →

Holmleigh Primary School: School Information

Full address
Fairholt Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 5ED
Local authority
Hackney
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
40.8% of pupils
DfE URN
100257

Other Primary Schools in London

If Holmleigh 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 Holmleigh 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: Holmleigh Primary School

What is the catchment area for Holmleigh Primary School?

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

Is Holmleigh Primary School oversubscribed?

Holmleigh Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 224 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hackney.

What is the admissions policy for Holmleigh Primary School?

Admission to Holmleigh Primary School is managed by Hackney. 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 Holmleigh Primary School cover?

Holmleigh Primary School is a primary school in London, Hackney, 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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