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Whitefield School Catchment Area

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

Whitefield School is a academy special converter not applicable school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 2–19, with 372 pupils, and a capacity of 374 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–19

Age range

372

Pupils

374

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Whitefield School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Whitefield 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Whitefield School — School Information

Full address
Macdonald Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4AZ
Local authority
Waltham Forest
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–19 years
Free school meals
37.5% of pupils
DfE URN
140795

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Whitefield School

Is Whitefield School oversubscribed?

Whitefield School is operating close to its capacity of 374 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Whitefield School?

Admission to Whitefield 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 Whitefield School cover?

Whitefield School is a not applicable school in London, Waltham Forest, serving pupils aged 2–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Whitefield School?

Whitefield School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.