John Scurr Primary School Catchment Area
John Scurr Primary School is a community primary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 493 pupils, and a capacity of 485 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
493
Pupils
485
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
John Scurr Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for John Scurr Primary School is set by Tower Hamlets 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 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 →John Scurr Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Cephas Street, Stepney Green, London, E1 4AX
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 43.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100906
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If John Scurr Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
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Brookfield Primary School Catchment Area
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Edith Neville Primary School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — John Scurr Primary School
Is John Scurr Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — John Scurr Primary School currently has 493 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 485 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for John Scurr Primary School? ▾
Admission to John Scurr 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 John Scurr Primary School cover? ▾
John Scurr Primary School is a primary school in London, Tower Hamlets, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for John Scurr Primary School? ▾
John Scurr Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.