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Princess May Primary School Catchment Area

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

Princess May Primary School is a community primary school in London, Hackney , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

210

Pupils

420

Capacity

50%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Princess May Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Princess May Primary School?

The catchment area for Princess May 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.

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

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 →

Princess May Primary School: 420 places, 50% filled: places available

Princess May Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 210 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 50%. At 50% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 46.3% of pupils at Princess May 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 →

Princess May Primary School: School Information

Full address
Princess May Road, London, N16 8DF
Local authority
Hackney
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
46.3% of pupils
DfE URN
100239

Other Primary Schools in London

If Princess May 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 Princess May 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: Princess May Primary School

What is the catchment area for Princess May Primary School?

The catchment area for Princess May 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 Princess May Primary School oversubscribed?

Princess May Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 210 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hackney.

What is the admissions policy for Princess May Primary School?

Admission to Princess May 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 Princess May Primary School cover?

Princess May Primary School 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 Princess May Primary School?

Princess May Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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