London East Academy Catchment Area
London East Academy is an other independent not applicable school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 153 pupils, and a capacity of 160 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-16
Age range
153
Pupils
160
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
London East Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for London East Academy?
The catchment area for London East Academy 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, 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 London East Academy 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 →London East Academy: 160 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
London East Academy has a published admission number of 160 places. 153 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 160, Tower Hamlets'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.
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 →
London East Academy: School Information
- Full address
- 46 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, London, E1 1JX
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Gender
- Boys
- DfE URN
- 134810
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Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to London East Academy 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: London East Academy
What is the catchment area for London East Academy? ▾
The catchment area for London East Academy 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, 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 London East Academy oversubscribed? ▾
London East Academy is operating close to its capacity of 160 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for London East Academy? ▾
Admission to London East Academy 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 London East Academy cover? ▾
London East Academy 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.