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London Islamic School Catchment Area

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

London Islamic School is an other independent not applicable school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 135 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-16

Age range

135

Pupils

150

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

London Islamic School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for London Islamic School?

The catchment area for London Islamic 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, 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 Islamic 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 Islamic School: 150 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

London Islamic School has a published admission number of 150 places. 135 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 150, 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 Islamic School: School Information

Full address
18-22 Damien Street, London, E1 2HX
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
132797

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If London Islamic 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 London Islamic 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: London Islamic School

What is the catchment area for London Islamic School?

The catchment area for London Islamic 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, 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 Islamic School oversubscribed?

London Islamic School is operating close to its capacity of 150 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for London Islamic School?

Admission to London Islamic 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 London Islamic School cover?

London Islamic 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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