Plaistow Primary School Catchment Area
Plaistow Primary School is a community primary school in London, Newham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 362 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
362
Pupils
450
Capacity
80%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Plaistow Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Plaistow Primary School?
The catchment area for Plaistow Primary School is the geographic zone Newham 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. 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 Plaistow Primary School 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 →Plaistow Primary School: 450 places, 80% filled: places available
Plaistow Primary School has a published admission number of 450 places. 362 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 450 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. 31.6% of pupils at Plaistow Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Newham.
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 →
Plaistow Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Junction Road, Plaistow, London, E13 9DQ
- Local authority
- Newham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 31.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 132812
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Plaistow 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: Plaistow Primary School
What is the catchment area for Plaistow Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Plaistow Primary School is the geographic zone Newham 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. Newham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Plaistow Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Plaistow Primary School has a capacity of 450 places and currently has 362 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newham.
What is the admissions policy for Plaistow Primary School? ▾
Admission to Plaistow Primary School 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 Plaistow Primary School cover? ▾
Plaistow Primary School is a primary school in London, Newham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Plaistow Primary School? ▾
Plaistow Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.