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Canary Wharf College Crossharbour Catchment Area

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

Canary Wharf College Crossharbour is a free s secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 462 pupils, and a capacity of 462 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-19

Age range

462

Pupils

462

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Canary Wharf College Crossharbour Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Canary Wharf College Crossharbour?

The catchment area for Canary Wharf College Crossharbour is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Canary Wharf College Crossharbour is managed by Tower Hamlets and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 462 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 462 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 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 →

Canary Wharf College Crossharbour: at or above its 462 place limit

Canary Wharf College Crossharbour has a published admission number of 462 places. 462 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 462 places. Tower Hamlets 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. 33.8% of pupils at Canary Wharf College Crossharbour are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Tower Hamlets.

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 →

Canary Wharf College Crossharbour: School Information

Full address
7 Selsdon Way, London, E14 9GL
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Religious character
Christian
Free school meals
33.8% of pupils
DfE URN
142879

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Canary Wharf College Crossharbour is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Christian Schools in Tower Hamlets

Canary Wharf College Crossharbour shares its religious character with these Christian schools across Tower Hamlets. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 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: Canary Wharf College Crossharbour

What is the catchment area for Canary Wharf College Crossharbour?

The catchment area for Canary Wharf College Crossharbour is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Canary Wharf College Crossharbour oversubscribed?

Yes, Canary Wharf College Crossharbour currently has 462 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 462 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Canary Wharf College Crossharbour?

Canary Wharf College Crossharbour uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Tower Hamlets before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Canary Wharf College Crossharbour cover?

Canary Wharf College Crossharbour is a secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Canary Wharf College Crossharbour?

Canary Wharf College Crossharbour was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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