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Arnhem Wharf Primary School Catchment Area

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

Arnhem Wharf Primary School is a community primary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 511 pupils, and a capacity of 682 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

511

Pupils

682

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Arnhem Wharf Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Arnhem Wharf Primary School?

The catchment area for Arnhem Wharf Primary School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets 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. Tower Hamlets 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 Arnhem Wharf Primary School is set by Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Tower Hamlets catchment area documents →

Arnhem Wharf Primary School: 682 places, 75% filled: places available

Arnhem Wharf Primary School has a published admission number of 682 places. 511 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 682 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. 43.9% of pupils at Arnhem Wharf Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

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

Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets school admissions →

Arnhem Wharf Primary School: School Information

Full address
1 Arnhem Place, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 3RP
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
43.9% of pupils
DfE URN
130352

Other Primary Schools in London

If Arnhem Wharf 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 Arnhem Wharf 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: Arnhem Wharf Primary School

What is the catchment area for Arnhem Wharf Primary School?

The catchment area for Arnhem Wharf Primary School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets 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. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Arnhem Wharf Primary School oversubscribed?

Arnhem Wharf Primary School has a capacity of 682 places and currently has 511 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Tower Hamlets.

What is the admissions policy for Arnhem Wharf Primary School?

Admission to Arnhem Wharf Primary School is managed by Tower Hamlets. 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 Arnhem Wharf Primary School cover?

Arnhem Wharf Primary School is a primary school in London, Tower Hamlets, 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 Arnhem Wharf Primary School?

Arnhem Wharf Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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