Cyril Jackson Primary School Catchment Area
Cyril Jackson Primary School is an academy converter primary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 448 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
448
Pupils
480
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2015
Cyril Jackson Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Cyril Jackson Primary School?
The catchment area for Cyril Jackson Primary School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets 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. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Cyril Jackson Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Tower Hamlets. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Cyril Jackson Primary School: 480 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity
Cyril Jackson Primary School has a published admission number of 480 places. 448 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 480, Tower Hamlets'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. 35.1% of pupils at Cyril Jackson Primary School 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 →
Cyril Jackson Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Limehouse Causeway, London, E14 8AQ
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 35.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148681
Other Primary Schools in London
If Cyril Jackson Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
The Aldgate School Catchment Area
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Argyle Primary School Catchment Area
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West Hampstead Primary School Catchment Area
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Brecknock Primary School Catchment Area
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Brookfield Primary School Catchment Area
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Edith Neville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 1HQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Cyril Jackson 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.
Lauriston School Catchment Area
Community school · London · 1.9 miles away
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 2.1 miles away
Christ Church Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 2.2 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Cyril Jackson Primary School
What is the catchment area for Cyril Jackson Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Cyril Jackson Primary School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets 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. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Cyril Jackson Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Cyril Jackson Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Cyril Jackson Primary School? ▾
Admission to Cyril Jackson Primary School is managed by Tower Hamlets. 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 Cyril Jackson Primary School cover? ▾
Cyril Jackson Primary School is a primary school in London, Tower Hamlets, 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 Cyril Jackson Primary School? ▾
Cyril Jackson Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.