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Longshaw Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Longshaw Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 217 pupils, and a capacity of 459 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

217

Pupils

459

Capacity

47%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Longshaw Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Longshaw Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Longshaw Primary Academy is the geographic zone Waltham Forest 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. Waltham Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Longshaw Primary Academy 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.

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.

Find Waltham Forest catchment area documents →

Longshaw Primary Academy: 459 places, 47% filled: places available

Longshaw Primary Academy has a published admission number of 459 places. 217 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 47%. At 47% full, the school currently has headroom below its 459 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. 36% of pupils at Longshaw Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Waltham Forest.

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 →

Longshaw Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Longshaw Road, Chingford, London, E4 6LH
Local authority
Waltham Forest
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
36% of pupils
DfE URN
147179

Other Primary Schools in London

If Longshaw Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Longshaw Primary Academy 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: Longshaw Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Longshaw Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Longshaw Primary Academy is the geographic zone Waltham Forest 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. Waltham Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Longshaw Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Longshaw Primary Academy has a capacity of 459 places and currently has 217 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Waltham Forest.

What is the admissions policy for Longshaw Primary Academy?

Admission to Longshaw Primary Academy 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 Longshaw Primary Academy cover?

Longshaw Primary Academy is a primary school in London, Waltham Forest, 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 Longshaw Primary Academy?

Longshaw Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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