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East London Independent School Catchment Area

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

East London Independent School is an other independent special not applicable school in London, Newham , serving pupils aged 7-19, with 75 pupils, and a capacity of 186 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7-19

Age range

75

Pupils

186

Capacity

40%

Fill rate

East London Independent School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for East London Independent School?

The catchment area for East London Independent 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 East London Independent 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 →

East London Independent School: 186 places, 40% filled: places available

East London Independent School has a published admission number of 186 places. 75 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 40%. At 40% full, the school currently has headroom below its 186 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.

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 →

East London Independent School: School Information

Full address
Welfare Road, 1c Maryland Park, London, E15 4HT
Local authority
Newham
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-19 years
DfE URN
136052

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If East London Independent 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 East London Independent 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: East London Independent School

What is the catchment area for East London Independent School?

The catchment area for East London Independent 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 East London Independent School oversubscribed?

East London Independent School has a capacity of 186 places and currently has 75 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newham.

What is the admissions policy for East London Independent School?

Admission to East London Independent 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 East London Independent School cover?

East London Independent School is a not applicable school in London, Newham, serving pupils aged 7-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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