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William Bellamy Primary School Catchment Area

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

William Bellamy Primary School is a community primary school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 879 pupils, and a capacity of 1100 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

879

Pupils

1,100

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

William Bellamy Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for William Bellamy Primary School?

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

Find Barking and Dagenham catchment area documents →

William Bellamy Primary School: 1100 places, 80% filled: places available

William Bellamy Primary School has a published admission number of 1100 places. 879 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1100 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. 27.7% of pupils at William Bellamy Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Barking and Dagenham.

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

Barking and Dagenham 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 Barking and Dagenham school admissions →

William Bellamy Primary School: School Information

Full address
Frizlands Lane, East, Dagenham, RM10 7HX
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
27.7% of pupils
DfE URN
101226

Other Primary Schools in Dagenham

If William Bellamy Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dagenham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to William Bellamy 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: William Bellamy Primary School

What is the catchment area for William Bellamy Primary School?

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

Is William Bellamy Primary School oversubscribed?

William Bellamy Primary School has a capacity of 1100 places and currently has 879 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Barking and Dagenham.

What is the admissions policy for William Bellamy Primary School?

Admission to William Bellamy Primary School is managed by Barking and Dagenham. 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 William Bellamy Primary School cover?

William Bellamy Primary School is a primary school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for William Bellamy Primary School?

William Bellamy Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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