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Uphall Primary School Catchment Area

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

Uphall Primary School is a community primary school in Ilford, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 874 pupils, and a capacity of 1154 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

874

Pupils

1,154

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Uphall Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Uphall Primary School?

The catchment area for Uphall Primary School is the geographic zone Redbridge 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. Redbridge 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 Uphall Primary School is set by Redbridge 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 Redbridge before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Redbridge catchment area documents →

Uphall Primary School: 1154 places, 76% filled: places available

Uphall Primary School has a published admission number of 1154 places. 874 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1154 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% of pupils at Uphall Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Redbridge.

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

Redbridge 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 Redbridge school admissions →

Uphall Primary School: School Information

Full address
Uphall Road, Ilford, IG1 2JD
Local authority
Redbridge
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
26% of pupils
DfE URN
102819

Other Primary Schools in Ilford

If Uphall Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ilford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Uphall 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: Uphall Primary School

What is the catchment area for Uphall Primary School?

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

Is Uphall Primary School oversubscribed?

Uphall Primary School has a capacity of 1154 places and currently has 874 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Redbridge.

What is the admissions policy for Uphall Primary School?

Admission to Uphall Primary School is managed by Redbridge. 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 Uphall Primary School cover?

Uphall Primary School is a primary school in Ilford, Redbridge, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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