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Ray Lodge Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ray Lodge Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Woodford Green, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 683 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

683

Pupils

630

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2016

Ray Lodge Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ray Lodge Primary School?

The catchment area for Ray Lodge Primary School is the geographic zone Redbridge 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. Redbridge publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Ray Lodge Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Redbridge. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 683 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

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Ray Lodge Primary School: at or above its 630 place limit

Ray Lodge Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 683 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 630 places. Redbridge 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. 24.3% of pupils at Ray Lodge Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Redbridge.

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

Redbridge 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 Redbridge school admissions →

Ray Lodge Primary School: School Information

Full address
Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, IG8 7JQ
Local authority
Redbridge
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
24.3% of pupils
DfE URN
145045

Other Primary Schools in Woodford Green

If Ray Lodge Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Woodford Green are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ray Lodge 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: Ray Lodge Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ray Lodge Primary School?

The catchment area for Ray Lodge Primary School is the geographic zone Redbridge 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. Redbridge publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ray Lodge Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Ray Lodge Primary School currently has 683 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Ray Lodge Primary School?

Admission to Ray Lodge Primary School is managed by Redbridge. 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 Ray Lodge Primary School cover?

Ray Lodge Primary School is a primary school in Woodford Green, Redbridge, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ray Lodge Primary School?

Ray Lodge Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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