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Hornsey School for Girls Catchment Area

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

Hornsey School for Girls is a community secondary school in London, Haringey , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 663 pupils, and a capacity of 810 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

663

Pupils

810

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Hornsey School for Girls Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hornsey School for Girls?

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

Find Haringey catchment area documents →

Hornsey School for Girls: 810 places, 82% filled: places available

Hornsey School for Girls has a published admission number of 810 places. 663 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 810 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. 29.4% of pupils at Hornsey School for Girls are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Haringey.

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

Haringey 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. Haringey Council school admissions (official) →

Hornsey School for Girls: School Information

Full address
Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF
Local authority
Haringey
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
29.4% of pupils
DfE URN
102153

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Hornsey School for Girls is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Hornsey School for Girls 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: Hornsey School for Girls

What is the catchment area for Hornsey School for Girls?

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

Is Hornsey School for Girls oversubscribed?

Hornsey School for Girls has a capacity of 810 places and currently has 663 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Haringey.

What is the admissions policy for Hornsey School for Girls?

Admission to Hornsey School for Girls is managed by Haringey. 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 Hornsey School for Girls cover?

Hornsey School for Girls is a secondary school in London, Haringey, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hornsey School for Girls?

Hornsey School for Girls was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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