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Connaught Special School Catchment Area

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

Connaught Special School is a free s special not applicable school in London, Newham , serving pupils aged 5-19, with 26 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-19

Age range

26

Pupils

105

Capacity

25%

Fill rate

Connaught Special School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Connaught Special School?

The catchment area for Connaught Special School is the geographic zone Newham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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.

The catchment area for Connaught Special School is set by Newham 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 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 →

Connaught Special School: 105 places, 25% filled: places available

Connaught Special School has a published admission number of 105 places. 26 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 25%. At 25% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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. 46.2% of pupils at Connaught Special 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.

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 →

Connaught Special School: School Information

Full address
Kirton Road, London, E13 9BT
Local authority
Newham
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
46.2% of pupils
DfE URN
149777

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Connaught Special School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Connaught Special 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: Connaught Special School

What is the catchment area for Connaught Special School?

The catchment area for Connaught Special School is the geographic zone Newham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Connaught Special School oversubscribed?

Connaught Special School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 26 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newham.

What is the admissions policy for Connaught Special School?

Admission to Connaught Special 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 Connaught Special School cover?

Connaught Special School is a not applicable school in London, Newham, serving pupils aged 5-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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