The hardest schools to get into in Haringey
Secondary: 498 families put Alexandra Park School first in 2026 and 211 of them (42%) were offered a place.
Reception: 50 families put Weston Park Primary School first in 2026 and 26 of them (52%) were offered a place.
Every state school in Haringey with at least 20 first-choice applicants, hardest first. Of the families who put the school first on their application, the share who were offered a place there. Data: Department for Education; last distance offered from Haringey's admissions booklet.
Secondary schools (Year 7)
| # | School | Put it first | Of them, offered | Places | Last distance offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandra Park School · London | 498 | 211 (42%) | 220 | 0.48 miles |
| 2 | Harris Academy Tottenham · London | 198 | 135 (68%) | 157 | - |
| 3 | Highgate Wood Secondary School · London | 205 | 159 (78%) | 232 | 1.17 miles |
| 4 | Fortismere School · London | 178 | 140 (79%) | 257 | 1.23 miles |
| 5 | St Thomas More Catholic School · London · faith | 195 | 159 (82%) | 182 | 0.22 miles |
| 6 | Heartlands High School · London | 166 | 140 (84%) | 199 | 1.19 miles |
| 7 | Greig City Academy · London · faith | 157 | 145 (92%) | 191 | 1.96 miles |
| 8 | Gladesmore Community School · London | 181 | 181 (100%) | 231 | - |
| 9 | Mulberry Academy Woodside · London | 153 | 153 (100%) | 220 | - |
| 10 | Park View School · London | 134 | 134 (100%) | 176 | - |
| 11 | Duke's Aldridge · London | 88 | 88 (100%) | 116 | - |
| 12 | Hornsey School for Girls · London | 44 | 44 (100%) | 79 | - |
Primary schools (Reception)
Getting into a school in Haringey
What is the hardest school to get into in Haringey?
For secondary places, 498 families put Alexandra Park School first in 2026 and 211 of them (42%) were offered a place. For Reception, 50 families put Weston Park Primary School first and 26 of them (52%) were offered a place.
How many families in Haringey get their first-choice school?
76.8% of families applying for a secondary place got their first preference, and 86.0% of those applying for Reception did (offers for September 2026).
Does putting a school first improve our chances?
Not at the other schools you name. Councils in England use an equal-preference system: every school you list is considered against its own admissions criteria, and if more than one could offer a place you get the one you ranked highest. So list schools in your genuine order of preference, and include at least one you are very likely to get.
What does "last distance offered" mean?
For schools that give places by distance, it is how far from the school the last child offered a place under that criterion lived. It changes every year with the number and location of applicants, so treat it as a guide, not a guarantee. We show it where Haringey published it in its admissions booklet.