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Mossbourne Riverside Academy Catchment Area

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

Mossbourne Riverside Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in London, Hackney , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 602 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

602

Pupils

630

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

Mossbourne Riverside Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mossbourne Riverside Academy?

The catchment area for Mossbourne Riverside Academy is the geographic zone Hackney 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. Hackney publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Mossbourne Riverside Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hackney. 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: 96% 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 Hackney before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hackney catchment area documents →

Mossbourne Riverside Academy: 630 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Mossbourne Riverside Academy has a published admission number of 630 places. 602 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 630, Hackney'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. 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of London.

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

Hackney 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 Hackney school admissions →

Mossbourne Riverside Academy: School Information

Full address
East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW
Local authority
Hackney
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
19.6% of pupils
DfE URN
140426

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If Mossbourne Riverside 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 Mossbourne Riverside 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: Mossbourne Riverside Academy

What is the catchment area for Mossbourne Riverside Academy?

The catchment area for Mossbourne Riverside Academy is the geographic zone Hackney 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. Hackney publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Mossbourne Riverside Academy oversubscribed?

Mossbourne Riverside Academy is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Mossbourne Riverside Academy?

Admission to Mossbourne Riverside Academy is managed by Hackney. 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 Mossbourne Riverside Academy cover?

Mossbourne Riverside Academy is a primary school in London, Hackney, 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 Mossbourne Riverside Academy?

Mossbourne Riverside Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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