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Bobby Moore Academy Catchment Area

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

Bobby Moore Academy is a free s special school in London, Newham , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 1085 pupils, and a capacity of 1560 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.

4-19

Age range

1,085

Pupils

1,560

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Bobby Moore Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bobby Moore Academy?

Bobby Moore Academy is a special school in London, Newham, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Newham allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Admission to Bobby Moore Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. Newham assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement. Catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

For more information on how Newham assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

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Bobby Moore Academy: 1560 places, 70% filled: places available

Bobby Moore Academy has a published admission number of 1560 places. 1085 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1560 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. 44.2% of pupils at Bobby Moore Academy 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.

Bobby Moore Academy: School Information

Full address
1 Siding Street, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 2AE
Local authority
Newham
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Special
Age range
4-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
44.2% of pupils
DfE URN
144739

Other Special Schools in London

If Bobby Moore Academy is oversubscribed, these special schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest special schools by distance

These are the special schools closest to Bobby Moore 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: Bobby Moore Academy

What is the catchment area for Bobby Moore Academy?

Bobby Moore Academy is a special school in London, Newham, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Newham allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Is Bobby Moore Academy oversubscribed?

Bobby Moore Academy has a capacity of 1560 places and currently has 1085 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newham.

What is the admissions policy for Bobby Moore Academy?

Admission to Bobby Moore Academy is managed by Newham. 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 Bobby Moore Academy cover?

Bobby Moore Academy is a special school in London, Newham, serving pupils aged 4-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bobby Moore Academy?

Bobby Moore Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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