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Laycock Primary School Catchment Area

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

Laycock Primary School is a community primary school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 235 pupils, and a capacity of 444 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

235

Pupils

444

Capacity

53%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Laycock Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Laycock Primary School?

The catchment area for Laycock 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 Laycock 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.

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 →

Laycock Primary School: 444 places, 53% filled: places available

Laycock Primary School has a published admission number of 444 places. 235 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 53%. At 53% full, the school currently has headroom below its 444 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. 55.7% of pupils at Laycock 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 →

Laycock Primary School: School Information

Full address
Laycock Street, Upper Street, London, N1 1SW
Local authority
Islington
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
55.7% of pupils
DfE URN
100411

Other Primary Schools in London

If Laycock 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 Laycock 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: Laycock Primary School

What is the catchment area for Laycock Primary School?

The catchment area for Laycock 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 Laycock Primary School oversubscribed?

Laycock Primary School has a capacity of 444 places and currently has 235 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Islington.

What is the admissions policy for Laycock Primary School?

Admission to Laycock 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 Laycock Primary School cover?

Laycock Primary 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 Laycock Primary School?

Laycock Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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