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Whybridge Infant School Catchment Area

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

Whybridge Infant School is a community primary school in Rainham, Havering , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 270 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-7

Age range

270

Pupils

270

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Whybridge Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Whybridge Infant School?

The catchment area for Whybridge Infant School is the geographic zone Havering 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. Havering 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 Whybridge Infant School is set by Havering and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 270 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Havering before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Havering catchment area documents →

Whybridge Infant School: at or above its 270 place limit

Whybridge Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 270 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 270 places. Havering allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Rainham.

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

Havering 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 Havering school admissions →

Whybridge Infant School: School Information

Full address
Ford Lane, Rainham, RM13 7AR
Local authority
Havering
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-7 years
Free school meals
18.1% of pupils
DfE URN
102285

Other Primary Schools in Rainham

If Whybridge Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rainham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Whybridge Infant 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: Whybridge Infant School

What is the catchment area for Whybridge Infant School?

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

Is Whybridge Infant School oversubscribed?

Yes, Whybridge Infant School currently has 270 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Whybridge Infant School?

Admission to Whybridge Infant School is managed by Havering. 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 Whybridge Infant School cover?

Whybridge Infant School is a primary school in Rainham, Havering, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Whybridge Infant School?

Whybridge Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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