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
What is the catchment area for John Scurr Primary School?
The catchment area for John Scurr 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.
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: at or above its 485 place limit
John Scurr Primary School has a published admission number of 485 places. 493 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 485 places. Tower Hamlets allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 43.9% of pupils at John Scurr 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 →
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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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to John Scurr 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: John Scurr Primary School
What is the catchment area for John Scurr Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for John Scurr 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 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.