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Hugh Myddelton Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hugh Myddelton Primary School is a community primary school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 487 pupils, and a capacity of 484 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

487

Pupils

484

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Hugh Myddelton Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hugh Myddelton Primary School?

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

Currently oversubscribed: 487 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 484 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Islington publishes the 2027 Hugh Myddelton Primary School numbers →

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

Find Islington catchment area documents →

Hugh Myddelton Primary School: at or above its 484 place limit

Hugh Myddelton Primary School has a published admission number of 484 places. 487 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 484 places. Islington allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 51.1% of pupils at Hugh Myddelton 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.

Islington 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 Islington school admissions →

Hugh Myddelton Primary School: School Information

Full address
Myddelton Street, London, EC1R 1YJ
Local authority
Islington
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
51.1% of pupils
DfE URN
131842

Other Primary Schools in London

If Hugh Myddelton 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 Hugh Myddelton 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: Hugh Myddelton Primary School

What is the catchment area for Hugh Myddelton Primary School?

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

Is Hugh Myddelton Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Hugh Myddelton Primary School currently has 487 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 484 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hugh Myddelton Primary School?

Admission to Hugh Myddelton Primary School is managed by Islington. 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 Hugh Myddelton Primary School cover?

Hugh Myddelton Primary School is a primary school in London, Islington, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hugh Myddelton Primary School?

Hugh Myddelton Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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