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Moreland Primary School Catchment Area

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

Moreland Primary School is a community primary school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 0-11, with 472 pupils, and a capacity of 442 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

0-11

Age range

472

Pupils

442

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Moreland Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Moreland Primary School?

The catchment area for Moreland 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 Moreland 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 472 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 442 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Islington publishes the 2027 Moreland Primary School numbers →

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 →

Moreland Primary School: at or above its 442 place limit

Moreland Primary School has a published admission number of 442 places. 472 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 442 places. Islington allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 50% of pupils at Moreland 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 →

Moreland Primary School: School Information

Full address
Moreland Street, London, EC1V 8BB
Local authority
Islington
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
0-11 years
Free school meals
50% of pupils
DfE URN
100415

Other Primary Schools in London

If Moreland 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 Moreland 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: Moreland Primary School

What is the catchment area for Moreland Primary School?

The catchment area for Moreland 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 Moreland Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Moreland Primary School currently has 472 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 442 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Moreland Primary School?

Admission to Moreland 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 Moreland Primary School cover?

Moreland Primary School is a primary school in London, Islington, serving pupils aged 0-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Moreland Primary School?

Moreland Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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