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Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School Catchment Area

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

Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is an other independent not applicable school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 10-16, with 100 pupils, and a capacity of 130 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

10-16

Age range

100

Pupils

130

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School?

The catchment area for Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is the geographic zone Waltham Forest uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Waltham Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Waltham Forest may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Waltham Forest before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

Find Waltham Forest catchment area documents →

Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School: 130 places, 77% filled: places available

Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School has a published admission number of 130 places. 100 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 130 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.

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

Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest school admissions →

Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School: School Information

Full address
30-36 Lindley Road, Leyton, London, E10 6QT
Local authority
Waltham Forest
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
10-16 years
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Muslim
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
132848

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Muslim Schools in Waltham Forest

Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School shares its religious character with these Muslim schools across Waltham Forest. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Lantern of Knowledge Secondary 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: Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School

What is the catchment area for Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School?

The catchment area for Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is the geographic zone Waltham Forest uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Waltham Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School oversubscribed?

Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School has a capacity of 130 places and currently has 100 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Waltham Forest.

What is the admissions policy for Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School?

Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Waltham Forest publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School cover?

Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is a not applicable school in London, Waltham Forest, serving pupils aged 10-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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