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Risley Avenue Primary School Catchment Area

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

Risley Avenue Primary School is a community primary school in London, Haringey , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 477 pupils, and a capacity of 660 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

477

Pupils

660

Capacity

72%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Risley Avenue Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Risley Avenue Primary School?

The catchment area for Risley Avenue Primary School is the geographic zone Haringey 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. Haringey 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 Risley Avenue Primary School is set by Haringey 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 Haringey before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Haringey catchment area documents →

Risley Avenue Primary School: 660 places, 72% filled: places available

Risley Avenue Primary School has a published admission number of 660 places. 477 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 660 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. 43.6% of pupils at Risley Avenue 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.

Haringey 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. Haringey Council school admissions (official) →

Risley Avenue Primary School: School Information

Full address
The Roundway, Tottenham, London, N17 7AB
Local authority
Haringey
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
43.6% of pupils
DfE URN
131879

Other Primary Schools in London

If Risley Avenue 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 Risley Avenue 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: Risley Avenue Primary School

What is the catchment area for Risley Avenue Primary School?

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

Is Risley Avenue Primary School oversubscribed?

Risley Avenue Primary School has a capacity of 660 places and currently has 477 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Haringey.

What is the admissions policy for Risley Avenue Primary School?

Admission to Risley Avenue Primary School is managed by Haringey. 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 Risley Avenue Primary School cover?

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

What is the Ofsted rating for Risley Avenue Primary School?

Risley Avenue Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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