Ellen Wilkinson Primary School Catchment Area
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School is a community primary school in London, Newham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 445 pupils, and a capacity of 490 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
445
Pupils
490
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Ellen Wilkinson Primary School?
The catchment area for Ellen Wilkinson Primary School is the geographic zone Newham 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. 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 Ellen Wilkinson Primary 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.
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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 →Ellen Wilkinson Primary School: 490 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School has a published admission number of 490 places. 445 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 490, 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. 30.6% of pupils at Ellen Wilkinson Primary School 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 →
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Tollgate Road, Beckton, London, E6 5UP
- Local authority
- Newham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 30.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102759
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Ellen Wilkinson 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Ellen Wilkinson Primary School
What is the catchment area for Ellen Wilkinson Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Ellen Wilkinson Primary School is the geographic zone Newham 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. Newham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Ellen Wilkinson Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 490 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Ellen Wilkinson Primary School? ▾
Admission to Ellen Wilkinson Primary 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 Ellen Wilkinson Primary School cover? ▾
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School is a primary school in London, Newham, 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 Ellen Wilkinson Primary School? ▾
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.