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Merryhills Primary School Catchment Area

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

Merryhills Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Enfield , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 621 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

621

Pupils

630

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Merryhills Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Merryhills Primary School?

The catchment area for Merryhills Primary School is the geographic zone Enfield 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. Enfield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Merryhills Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Enfield. 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: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Enfield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Enfield catchment area documents →

Merryhills Primary School: 630 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Merryhills Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 621 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 630, Enfield's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 10.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Enfield.

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

Enfield 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 Enfield school admissions →

Merryhills Primary School: School Information

Full address
Bincote Road, Enfield, EN2 7RE
Local authority
Enfield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
10.1% of pupils
DfE URN
150114

Other Primary Schools in Enfield

If Merryhills Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Enfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Merryhills 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: Merryhills Primary School

What is the catchment area for Merryhills Primary School?

The catchment area for Merryhills Primary School is the geographic zone Enfield 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. Enfield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Merryhills Primary School oversubscribed?

Merryhills Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Merryhills Primary School?

Admission to Merryhills Primary School is managed by Enfield. 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 Merryhills Primary School cover?

Merryhills Primary School is a primary school in Enfield, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Merryhills Primary School?

Merryhills Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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