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Britannia Village Primary School Catchment Area

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

Britannia Village Primary School is an academy converter primary school in London, Newham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 441 pupils, and a capacity of 470 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

441

Pupils

470

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Britannia Village Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Britannia Village Primary School?

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

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

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Newham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Newham catchment area documents →

Britannia Village Primary School: 470 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Britannia Village Primary School has a published admission number of 470 places. 441 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 470, Newham's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 33% of pupils at Britannia Village Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Newham.

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

Newham 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 Newham school admissions →

Britannia Village Primary School: School Information

Full address
Westwood Road, West Silvertown, London, E16 2AW
Local authority
Newham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
33% of pupils
DfE URN
144527

Other Primary Schools in London

If Britannia Village 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 Britannia Village 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: Britannia Village Primary School

What is the catchment area for Britannia Village Primary School?

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

Is Britannia Village Primary School oversubscribed?

Britannia Village Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 470 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Britannia Village Primary School?

Admission to Britannia Village Primary School 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 Britannia Village Primary School cover?

Britannia Village Primary School is a primary school in London, Newham, 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 Britannia Village Primary School?

Britannia Village Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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