South Harringay Infant School Catchment Area
South Harringay Infant School is a community primary school in London, Haringey , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 214 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-7
Age range
214
Pupils
180
Capacity
119%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
South Harringay Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for South Harringay Infant School?
The catchment area for South Harringay Infant 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 Harringay Infant 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.
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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.
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South Harringay Infant School has a published admission number of 180 places. 214 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 119%. At 119% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Haringey allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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) →
South Harringay Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- Pemberton Road, Haringey, London, N4 1BA
- Local authority
- Haringey
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-7 years
- Free school meals
- 7.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102111
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to South Harringay Infant 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: South Harringay Infant School
What is the catchment area for South Harringay Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for South Harringay Infant 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 Harringay Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, South Harringay Infant School currently has 214 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for South Harringay Infant School? ▾
Admission to South Harringay Infant 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 Harringay Infant School cover? ▾
South Harringay Infant School is a primary school in London, Haringey, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for South Harringay Infant School? ▾
South Harringay Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.