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Thorpe Hall Primary School Catchment Area

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

Thorpe Hall Primary School is a community primary school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 362 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

362

Pupils

630

Capacity

57%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Thorpe Hall Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Thorpe Hall Primary School?

The catchment area for Thorpe Hall 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.

The catchment area for Thorpe Hall Primary School is set by Waltham Forest and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Thorpe Hall Primary School: 630 places, 57% filled: places available

Thorpe Hall Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 362 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 57%. At 57% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 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. 31.8% of pupils at Thorpe Hall 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 →

Thorpe Hall Primary School: School Information

Full address
123 Hale End Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4DP
Local authority
Waltham Forest
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
31.8% of pupils
DfE URN
103060

Other Primary Schools in London

If Thorpe Hall 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 Thorpe Hall 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: Thorpe Hall Primary School

What is the catchment area for Thorpe Hall Primary School?

The catchment area for Thorpe Hall 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 Thorpe Hall Primary School oversubscribed?

Thorpe Hall Primary School has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 362 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Waltham Forest.

What is the admissions policy for Thorpe Hall Primary School?

Admission to Thorpe Hall 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 Thorpe Hall Primary School cover?

Thorpe Hall Primary School is a primary school in London, Waltham Forest, 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 Thorpe Hall Primary School?

Thorpe Hall Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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