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Hungerford School Catchment Area

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

Hungerford School is an academy sponsor led primary school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 169 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

169

Pupils

420

Capacity

40%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Hungerford School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hungerford School?

The catchment area for Hungerford 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.

As an academy, Hungerford School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Islington. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 →

Hungerford School: 420 places, 40% filled: places available

Hungerford School has a published admission number of 420 places. 169 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 40%. At 40% 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. 58.6% of pupils at Hungerford 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 →

Hungerford School: School Information

Full address
249 Hungerford Road, Islington, London, N7 9LF
Local authority
Islington
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
58.6% of pupils
DfE URN
145731

Other Primary Schools in London

If Hungerford 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 Hungerford 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: Hungerford School

What is the catchment area for Hungerford School?

The catchment area for Hungerford 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 Hungerford School oversubscribed?

Hungerford School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 169 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Islington.

What is the admissions policy for Hungerford School?

Admission to Hungerford 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 Hungerford School cover?

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

What is the Ofsted rating for Hungerford School?

Hungerford School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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