Winchmore School Catchment Area
Winchmore School is a community secondary school in London, Enfield , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1788 pupils, and a capacity of 1433 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-18
Age range
1,788
Pupils
1,433
Capacity
125%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Winchmore School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Winchmore School?
The catchment area for Winchmore School is the geographic zone Enfield uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Enfield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Winchmore School are allocated by Enfield using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Enfield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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Winchmore School has a published admission number of 1433 places. 1788 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 125%. At 125% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Enfield allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 27.7% of pupils at Winchmore School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Enfield.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Enfield 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 Enfield school admissions →
Winchmore School: School Information
- Full address
- Laburnum Grove, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 3HS
- Local authority
- Enfield
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102045
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If Winchmore School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
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Acland Burghley School Catchment Area
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The Camden School for Girls Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Winchmore 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Winchmore School
What is the catchment area for Winchmore School? ▾
The catchment area for Winchmore School is the geographic zone Enfield uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Enfield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Winchmore School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Winchmore School currently has 1788 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1433 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Winchmore School? ▾
Admission to Winchmore School is managed by Enfield. 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 Winchmore School cover? ▾
Winchmore School is a secondary school in London, Enfield, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Winchmore School? ▾
Winchmore School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.