Manford Primary School Catchment Area
Manford Primary School is a community primary school in Chigwell, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 452 pupils, and a capacity of 550 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
452
Pupils
550
Capacity
82%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Manford Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Manford Primary School?
The catchment area for Manford 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 Manford 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.
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.
Find Redbridge catchment area documents →Manford Primary School: 550 places, 82% filled: places available
Manford Primary School has a published admission number of 550 places. 452 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 550 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. 34.7% of pupils at Manford 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 →
Manford Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Manford Way, Chigwell, IG7 4BX
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 34.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102795
Other Primary Schools in Chigwell
If Manford Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chigwell are the next closest alternatives.
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Limes Farm Junior School Catchment Area
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Chigwell Primary Academy Catchment Area
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Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Academy converter · IG7 5LP
Chigwell Row Infant School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Manford 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: Manford Primary School
What is the catchment area for Manford Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Manford 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 Manford Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Manford Primary School has a capacity of 550 places and currently has 452 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Redbridge.
What is the admissions policy for Manford Primary School? ▾
Admission to Manford 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 Manford Primary School cover? ▾
Manford Primary School is a primary school in Chigwell, 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 Manford Primary School? ▾
Manford Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.