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Education Links Catchment Area

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

Education Links is a free s alternative provision not applicable school in London, Newham , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 75 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-16

Age range

75

Pupils

80

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Education Links Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Education Links?

The catchment area for Education Links 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 Education Links is set by Newham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Education Links: 80 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Education Links has a published admission number of 80 places. 75 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 80, Newham'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. 22.7% of pupils at Education Links are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Newham.

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 →

Education Links: School Information

Full address
90 Chandos Road, Stratford, London, E15 1TT
Local authority
Newham
School type
Free schools alternative provision
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Free school meals
22.7% of pupils
DfE URN
141139

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Education Links 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 Education Links 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: Education Links

What is the catchment area for Education Links?

The catchment area for Education Links 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 Education Links oversubscribed?

Education Links is operating close to its capacity of 80 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Education Links?

Admission to Education Links 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 Education Links cover?

Education Links is a not applicable 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 Education Links?

Education Links was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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