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Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy is a free s primary school in London, Enfield , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 780 pupils, and a capacity of 960 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

780

Pupils

960

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy is the geographic zone Enfield 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. Enfield 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 Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy is set by Enfield 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 Enfield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Enfield catchment area documents →

Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy: 960 places, 81% filled: places available

Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy has a published admission number of 960 places. 780 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 960 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. 37.9% of pupils at Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy 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 →

Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Cuckoo Hall Lane, London, N9 8DR
Local authority
Enfield
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
37.9% of pupils
DfE URN
136952

Other Primary Schools in London

If Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy 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: Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy is the geographic zone Enfield 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. Enfield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy has a capacity of 960 places and currently has 780 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Enfield.

What is the admissions policy for Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy?

Admission to Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy 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 Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy cover?

Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy is a primary school in London, Enfield, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy?

Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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