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South Grove Primary School Catchment Area

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

South Grove Primary School is a community primary school in London, Haringey , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 221 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

221

Pupils

210

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

South Grove Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for South Grove Primary School?

The catchment area for South Grove 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 South Grove 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 221 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 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 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 →

South Grove Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit

South Grove Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 221 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Haringey 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. 37.4% of pupils at South Grove Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Haringey.

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) →

South Grove Primary School: School Information

Full address
South Grove, Tottenham, London, N15 5QE
Local authority
Haringey
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
37.4% of pupils
DfE URN
132253

Other Primary Schools in London

If South Grove 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 South Grove 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: South Grove Primary School

What is the catchment area for South Grove Primary School?

The catchment area for South Grove 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 South Grove Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, South Grove Primary School currently has 221 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for South Grove Primary School?

Admission to South Grove 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 South Grove Primary School cover?

South Grove 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 South Grove Primary School?

South Grove Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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