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Thomas Gamuel Primary School Catchment Area

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

Thomas Gamuel Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 347 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

347

Pupils

420

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Thomas Gamuel Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Thomas Gamuel Primary School?

The catchment area for Thomas Gamuel Primary School is the geographic zone Waltham Forest 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. Waltham Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Thomas Gamuel Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Waltham Forest. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Waltham Forest before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Waltham Forest catchment area documents →

Thomas Gamuel Primary School: 420 places, 83% filled: places available

Thomas Gamuel Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 347 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 26.9% of pupils at Thomas Gamuel Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Waltham Forest.

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

Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest school admissions →

Thomas Gamuel Primary School: School Information

Full address
Colchester Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8LG
Local authority
Waltham Forest
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
26.9% of pupils
DfE URN
140405

Other Primary Schools in London

If Thomas Gamuel 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 Thomas Gamuel 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: Thomas Gamuel Primary School

What is the catchment area for Thomas Gamuel Primary School?

The catchment area for Thomas Gamuel Primary School is the geographic zone Waltham Forest 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. Waltham Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Thomas Gamuel Primary School oversubscribed?

Thomas Gamuel Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 347 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Waltham Forest.

What is the admissions policy for Thomas Gamuel Primary School?

Admission to Thomas Gamuel Primary School is managed by Waltham Forest. 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 Thomas Gamuel Primary School cover?

Thomas Gamuel Primary School is a primary school in London, Waltham Forest, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thomas Gamuel Primary School?

Thomas Gamuel Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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