Walthamstow Primary Academy Catchment Area
Walthamstow Primary Academy is a free s primary school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 171 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
171
Pupils
420
Capacity
41%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Walthamstow Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Walthamstow Primary Academy?
The catchment area for Walthamstow Primary Academy 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 Walthamstow Primary Academy 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 →Walthamstow Primary Academy: 420 places, 41% filled: places available
Walthamstow Primary Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 171 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 41%. At 41% 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. 36.3% of pupils at Walthamstow Primary Academy 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 →
Walthamstow Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Billet Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 5DP
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 36.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141748
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Walthamstow Primary Academy 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Walthamstow Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for Walthamstow Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Walthamstow Primary Academy 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 Walthamstow Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Walthamstow Primary Academy has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 171 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Waltham Forest.
What is the admissions policy for Walthamstow Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Walthamstow Primary Academy 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 Walthamstow Primary Academy cover? ▾
Walthamstow Primary Academy is a primary school in London, Waltham Forest, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Walthamstow Primary Academy? ▾
Walthamstow Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.