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Jamiatul Ummah School Catchment Area

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

Jamiatul Ummah School is an other independent not applicable school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 190 pupils, and a capacity of 250 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

190

Pupils

250

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Jamiatul Ummah School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Jamiatul Ummah School?

The catchment area for Jamiatul Ummah School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Jamiatul Ummah School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Tower Hamlets may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Tower Hamlets before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

Find Tower Hamlets catchment area documents →

Jamiatul Ummah School: 250 places, 76% filled: places available

Jamiatul Ummah School has a published admission number of 250 places. 190 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 250 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.

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 →

Jamiatul Ummah School: School Information

Full address
56 Bigland Street, Shadwell, London, E1 2ND
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
131388

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Jamiatul Ummah 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 Jamiatul Ummah 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: Jamiatul Ummah School

What is the catchment area for Jamiatul Ummah School?

The catchment area for Jamiatul Ummah School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Jamiatul Ummah School oversubscribed?

Jamiatul Ummah School has a capacity of 250 places and currently has 190 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Tower Hamlets.

What is the admissions policy for Jamiatul Ummah School?

Jamiatul Ummah School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Tower Hamlets publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Jamiatul Ummah School cover?

Jamiatul Ummah School is a not applicable school in London, Tower Hamlets, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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