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New Directions Catchment Area

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

New Directions is a pupil referral unit not applicable school in London, Newham , serving pupils aged 14-16, with 18 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

14-16

Age range

18

Pupils

60

Capacity

30%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

New Directions Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for New Directions?

The catchment area for New Directions is the geographic zone Newham 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. Newham 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 New Directions is set by Newham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Newham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Newham catchment area documents →

New Directions: 60 places, 30% filled: places available

New Directions has a published admission number of 60 places. 18 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 30%. At 30% full, the school currently has headroom below its 60 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 83.3% of pupils at New Directions 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.

Newham 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 Newham school admissions →

New Directions: School Information

Full address
The Storey Centre, Woodman Street, London, E16 2LS
Local authority
Newham
School type
Pupil referral unit
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
14-16 years
Free school meals
83.3% of pupils
DfE URN
134919

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If New Directions 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 New Directions 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: New Directions

What is the catchment area for New Directions?

The catchment area for New Directions is the geographic zone Newham 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. Newham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is New Directions oversubscribed?

New Directions has a capacity of 60 places and currently has 18 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newham.

What is the admissions policy for New Directions?

Admission to New Directions is managed by Newham. 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 New Directions cover?

New Directions is a not applicable school in London, Newham, serving pupils aged 14-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for New Directions?

New Directions was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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