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Woodlands School Catchment Area

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

Woodlands School is a community special not applicable school in Edgware, Harrow , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 137 pupils, and a capacity of 135 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

137

Pupils

135

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2013

Woodlands School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Woodlands School?

The catchment area for Woodlands School is the geographic zone Harrow uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Harrow 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 Woodlands School is set by Harrow and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 137 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 135 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 Harrow 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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Woodlands School: at or above its 135 place limit

Woodlands School has a published admission number of 135 places. 137 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 135 places. Harrow 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. 29.9% of pupils at Woodlands School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Harrow.

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

Harrow 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 Harrow school admissions →

Woodlands School: School Information

Full address
Bransgrove Road, Edgware, HA8 6JP
Local authority
Harrow
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-11 years
Gender
Not applicable
Free school meals
29.9% of pupils
DfE URN
133316

Other Not applicable Schools in Edgware

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

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Woodlands 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: Woodlands School

What is the catchment area for Woodlands School?

The catchment area for Woodlands School is the geographic zone Harrow uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Harrow publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Woodlands School oversubscribed?

Yes, Woodlands School currently has 137 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 135 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Woodlands School?

Admission to Woodlands School is managed by Harrow. 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 Woodlands School cover?

Woodlands School is a not applicable school in Edgware, Harrow, 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 Woodlands School?

Woodlands School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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