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Cumberland Community School Catchment Area

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

Cumberland Community School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in London, Newham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1346 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,346

Pupils

1,500

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Cumberland Community School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Cumberland Community 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: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Cumberland Community School — School Information

Full address
Oban Close, London, E13 8SJ
Local authority
Newham
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
54.9% of pupils
DfE URN
145113

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If Cumberland Community School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cumberland Community School

Is Cumberland Community School oversubscribed?

Cumberland Community School is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cumberland Community School?

Admission to Cumberland Community 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 Cumberland Community School cover?

Cumberland Community School is a secondary school in London, Newham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cumberland Community School?

Cumberland Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.