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St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Romford, Havering , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 662 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

662

Pupils

630

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The catchment area for St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the geographic zone Havering 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Havering publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is managed by Havering and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 662 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 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 Havering 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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St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: at or above its 630 place limit

St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 662 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 630 places. Havering 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. 12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Romford.

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

Havering 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 Havering school admissions →

St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: School Information

Full address
Havering Drive, Romford, RM1 4BT
Local authority
Havering
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
12.7% of pupils
DfE URN
102328

Other Primary Schools in Romford

If St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Romford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Havering

St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Havering. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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: St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The catchment area for St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the geographic zone Havering 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Havering publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 662 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Havering before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School cover?

St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Romford, Havering, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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