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Lime Academy Hornbeam Catchment Area

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

Lime Academy Hornbeam is a academy special converter not applicable school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 2–19, with 290 pupils, and a capacity of 295 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–19

Age range

290

Pupils

295

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Lime Academy Hornbeam Catchment Area Information

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

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Waltham Forest 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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Lime Academy Hornbeam — School Information

Full address
Folly Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 5NT
Local authority
Waltham Forest
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–19 years
Free school meals
50.6% of pupils
DfE URN
138454

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Frequently Asked Questions — Lime Academy Hornbeam

Is Lime Academy Hornbeam oversubscribed?

Lime Academy Hornbeam is operating close to its capacity of 295 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lime Academy Hornbeam?

Admission to Lime Academy Hornbeam is managed by Waltham Forest. 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 Lime Academy Hornbeam cover?

Lime Academy Hornbeam is a not applicable school in London, Waltham Forest, serving pupils aged 2–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lime Academy Hornbeam?

Lime Academy Hornbeam was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.