Rushmore Primary School Catchment Area
Rushmore Primary School is a community primary school in London, Hackney , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 452 pupils, and a capacity of 470 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
452
Pupils
470
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Rushmore Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Rushmore Primary School?
The catchment area for Rushmore 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 Rushmore 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.
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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 →Rushmore Primary School: 470 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Rushmore Primary School has a published admission number of 470 places. 452 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 470, Hackney's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.3% of pupils at Rushmore Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hackney.
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 →
Rushmore Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Elderfield Road, Hackney, London, E5 0LE
- Local authority
- Hackney
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 22.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 130302
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Rushmore 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Rushmore Primary School
What is the catchment area for Rushmore Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Rushmore 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 Rushmore Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Rushmore Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 470 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Rushmore Primary School? ▾
Admission to Rushmore 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 Rushmore Primary School cover? ▾
Rushmore 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 Rushmore Primary School? ▾
Rushmore Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.