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The Willow Primary School Catchment Area

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

The Willow Primary School is a community primary school in London, Haringey , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 486 pupils, and a capacity of 483 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

486

Pupils

483

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

The Willow Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Willow Primary School?

The catchment area for The Willow 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 The Willow 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: 486 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 483 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 →

The Willow Primary School: at or above its 483 place limit

The Willow Primary School has a published admission number of 483 places. 486 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 483 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. 34.3% of pupils at The Willow 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) →

The Willow Primary School: School Information

Full address
Adams Road, London, N17 6HW
Local authority
Haringey
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
34.3% of pupils
DfE URN
102131

Other Primary Schools in London

If The Willow 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 The Willow 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: The Willow Primary School

What is the catchment area for The Willow Primary School?

The catchment area for The Willow 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 The Willow Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, The Willow Primary School currently has 486 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 483 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Willow Primary School?

Admission to The Willow 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 The Willow Primary School cover?

The Willow Primary School is a primary school in London, Haringey, 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 The Willow Primary School?

The Willow Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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