Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Hackney , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 188 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

188

Pupils

236

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Hackney publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School is managed by Hackney 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.

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 →

St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School: 236 places, 80% filled: places available

St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 188 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 62.4% of pupils at St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary 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 Hackney.

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 →

St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
57a Brougham Rd, Hackney, E8 4PB
Local authority
Hackney
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
62.4% of pupils
DfE URN
100269

Other Primary Schools in Hackney

If St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hackney are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Hackney

St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Hackney. 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. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE 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. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Hackney publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 188 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hackney.

What is the admissions policy for St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School?

St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hackney before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School cover?

St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School is a primary school in 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 St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School?

St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.