Sebright School Catchment Area
Sebright School is a community primary school in London, Hackney , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 441 pupils, and a capacity of 460 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
441
Pupils
460
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2019
Sebright School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Sebright School?
The catchment area for Sebright 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 Sebright 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 →Sebright School: 460 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Sebright School has a published admission number of 460 places. 441 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 460, 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. 46% of pupils at Sebright 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 →
Sebright School: School Information
- Full address
- Audrey Street, Goldsmiths Row, London, E2 8QH
- Local authority
- Hackney
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 46% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100240
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Sebright 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: Sebright School
What is the catchment area for Sebright School? ▾
The catchment area for Sebright 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 Sebright School oversubscribed? ▾
Sebright School is operating close to its capacity of 460 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Sebright School? ▾
Admission to Sebright 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 Sebright School cover? ▾
Sebright 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 Sebright School? ▾
Sebright School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.