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Northbury Primary School Catchment Area

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

Northbury Primary School is a community primary school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 853 pupils, and a capacity of 918 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

853

Pupils

918

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Northbury Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Northbury Primary School is set by Barking and Dagenham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Barking and Dagenham catchment area documents →

Northbury Primary School — School Information

Full address
Northbury Close, Barking, IG11 8JA
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
23.3% of pupils
DfE URN
101196

Other Primary Schools in Barking

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Northbury Primary School

Is Northbury Primary School oversubscribed?

Northbury Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 918 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Northbury Primary School?

Admission to Northbury Primary School is managed by Barking and Dagenham. 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 Northbury Primary School cover?

Northbury Primary School is a primary school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham, 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 Northbury Primary School?

Northbury Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.