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Northwold Primary School Catchment Area

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

Northwold Primary School is an academy converter primary school in London, Hackney , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 308 pupils, and a capacity of 470 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

308

Pupils

470

Capacity

66%

Fill rate

Northwold Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Northwold Primary School?

The catchment area for Northwold Primary School 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, Northwold Primary School 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.

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 →

Northwold Primary School: 470 places, 66% filled: places available

Northwold Primary School has a published admission number of 470 places. 308 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 66%. At 66% full, the school currently has headroom below its 470 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. 49.7% of pupils at Northwold 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.

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 →

Northwold Primary School: School Information

Full address
Northwold Road, Clapton, London, E5 8RN
Local authority
Hackney
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
49.7% of pupils
DfE URN
141576

Other Primary Schools in London

If Northwold 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 Northwold 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: Northwold Primary School

What is the catchment area for Northwold Primary School?

The catchment area for Northwold Primary School 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 Northwold Primary School oversubscribed?

Northwold Primary School has a capacity of 470 places and currently has 308 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hackney.

What is the admissions policy for Northwold Primary School?

Admission to Northwold Primary School 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 Northwold Primary School cover?

Northwold Primary School is a primary school in London, Hackney, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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