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Vishnitz Girls School Catchment Area

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

Vishnitz Girls School is an other independent not applicable school in Hackney , serving pupils aged 2-16, with 474 pupils, and a capacity of 550 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-16

Age range

474

Pupils

550

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Vishnitz Girls School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Vishnitz Girls School?

The catchment area for Vishnitz Girls 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Hackney publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Vishnitz Girls School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Hackney may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Hackney before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Vishnitz Girls School: 550 places, 86% filled: places available

Vishnitz Girls School has a published admission number of 550 places. 474 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 550 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.

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 →

Vishnitz Girls School: School Information

Full address
49 Amhurst Park, N16 5DL
Local authority
Hackney
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-16 years
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Orthodox Jewish
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
138516

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Vishnitz Girls School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Other Orthodox Jewish Schools in Hackney

Vishnitz Girls School shares its religious character with these Orthodox Jewish schools across Hackney. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Vishnitz Girls 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: Vishnitz Girls School

What is the catchment area for Vishnitz Girls School?

The catchment area for Vishnitz Girls 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Hackney publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Vishnitz Girls School oversubscribed?

Vishnitz Girls School has a capacity of 550 places and currently has 474 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hackney.

What is the admissions policy for Vishnitz Girls School?

Vishnitz Girls School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Hackney publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Vishnitz Girls School cover?

Vishnitz Girls School is a not applicable school in Hackney, serving pupils aged 2-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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