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Yardley Primary School Catchment Area

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

Yardley Primary School is an academy converter primary school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 521 pupils, and a capacity of 510 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

521

Pupils

510

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Yardley Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Yardley Primary School?

The catchment area for Yardley Primary School is the geographic zone Waltham Forest 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. Waltham Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Yardley Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Waltham Forest. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 521 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 510 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 Waltham Forest before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Waltham Forest catchment area documents →

Yardley Primary School: at or above its 510 place limit

Yardley Primary School has a published admission number of 510 places. 521 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 510 places. Waltham Forest 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. 14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of London.

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

Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest school admissions →

Yardley Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hawkwood Crescent, London, E4 7PH
Local authority
Waltham Forest
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
14.5% of pupils
DfE URN
136364

Other Primary Schools in London

If Yardley Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Yardley 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: Yardley Primary School

What is the catchment area for Yardley Primary School?

The catchment area for Yardley Primary School is the geographic zone Waltham Forest 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. Waltham Forest publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Yardley Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Yardley Primary School currently has 521 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 510 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Yardley Primary School?

Admission to Yardley Primary School is managed by Waltham Forest. 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 Yardley Primary School cover?

Yardley Primary School is a primary school in London, Waltham Forest, 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 Yardley Primary School?

Yardley Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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