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Hermitage Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hermitage Primary School is an academy converter primary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 272 pupils, and a capacity of 330 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

272

Pupils

330

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Hermitage Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hermitage Primary School?

The catchment area for Hermitage 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, Hermitage 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.

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 →

Hermitage Primary School: 330 places, 82% filled: places available

Hermitage Primary School has a published admission number of 330 places. 272 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 330 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 40% of pupils at Hermitage Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

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 →

Hermitage Primary School: School Information

Full address
Vaughan Way, London, E1W 2PT
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
40% of pupils
DfE URN
151013

Other Primary Schools in London

If Hermitage Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hermitage 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hermitage Primary School

What is the catchment area for Hermitage Primary School?

The catchment area for Hermitage 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 Hermitage Primary School oversubscribed?

Hermitage Primary School has a capacity of 330 places and currently has 272 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Tower Hamlets.

What is the admissions policy for Hermitage Primary School?

Admission to Hermitage 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 Hermitage Primary School cover?

Hermitage 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 Hermitage Primary School?

Hermitage Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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