John Bramston Primary School Catchment Area
John Bramston Primary School is a community primary school in Hainault, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 443 pupils, and a capacity of 440 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
443
Pupils
440
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
John Bramston Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for John Bramston Primary School?
The catchment area for John Bramston Primary School is the geographic zone Redbridge 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. Redbridge 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 John Bramston Primary School is set by Redbridge and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Redbridge before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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John Bramston Primary School has a published admission number of 440 places. 443 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 440 places. Redbridge 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. 25.5% of pupils at John Bramston Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Redbridge.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Redbridge 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 Redbridge school admissions →
John Bramston Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Newcastle Avenue, New North Road, Hainault, IG6 3EE
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 25.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102838
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to John Bramston 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: John Bramston Primary School
What is the catchment area for John Bramston Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for John Bramston Primary School is the geographic zone Redbridge 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. Redbridge publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is John Bramston Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, John Bramston Primary School currently has 443 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 440 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for John Bramston Primary School? ▾
Admission to John Bramston Primary School is managed by Redbridge. 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 John Bramston Primary School cover? ▾
John Bramston Primary School is a primary school in Hainault, Redbridge, 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 John Bramston Primary School? ▾
John Bramston Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.