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Sandringham Primary School Catchment Area

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

Sandringham Primary School is a community primary school in London, Newham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 990 pupils, and a capacity of 1012 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-11

Age range

990

Pupils

1,012

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Sandringham Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sandringham Primary School?

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

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Newham catchment area documents →

Sandringham Primary School: 1012 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Sandringham Primary School has a published admission number of 1012 places. 990 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1012, Newham'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. 30.8% of pupils at Sandringham Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Newham.

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

Newham 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 Newham school admissions →

Sandringham Primary School: School Information

Full address
Sandringham Road, London, E7 8ED
Local authority
Newham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
30.8% of pupils
DfE URN
130381

Other Primary Schools in London

If Sandringham 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 Sandringham 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: Sandringham Primary School

What is the catchment area for Sandringham Primary School?

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

Is Sandringham Primary School oversubscribed?

Sandringham Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 1012 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sandringham Primary School?

Admission to Sandringham Primary School is managed by Newham. 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 Sandringham Primary School cover?

Sandringham Primary School is a primary school in London, Newham, 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 Sandringham Primary School?

Sandringham Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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