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Stormont House School Catchment Area

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

Stormont House School is a community special not applicable school in London, Hackney , serving pupils aged 11-17, with 139 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-17

Age range

139

Pupils

120

Capacity

116%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

Stormont House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stormont House School?

The catchment area for Stormont House School is the geographic zone Hackney uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Stormont House 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 139 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 120 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 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 →

Stormont House School: heavily oversubscribed at 116% capacity

Stormont House School has a published admission number of 120 places. 139 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 116%. At 116% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Hackney 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. 61.7% of pupils at Stormont House 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 →

Stormont House School: School Information

Full address
Downs Park Road, London, E5 8NP
Local authority
Hackney
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-17 years
Free school meals
61.7% of pupils
DfE URN
100307

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Stormont House School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Stormont House 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: Stormont House School

What is the catchment area for Stormont House School?

The catchment area for Stormont House School is the geographic zone Hackney uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Stormont House School oversubscribed?

Yes, Stormont House School currently has 139 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 120 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Stormont House School?

Admission to Stormont House 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 Stormont House School cover?

Stormont House School is a not applicable school in London, Hackney, serving pupils aged 11-17. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Stormont House School?

Stormont House School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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