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Roman Road Primary School Catchment Area

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

Roman Road Primary School is a community primary school in London, Newham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 334 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

334

Pupils

630

Capacity

53%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Roman Road Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Roman Road Primary School?

The catchment area for Roman Road 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 Roman Road 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 →

Roman Road Primary School: 630 places, 53% filled: places available

Roman Road Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 334 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 53%. At 53% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 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. 30% of pupils at Roman Road 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 →

Roman Road Primary School: School Information

Full address
Roman Road, London, E6 3SQ
Local authority
Newham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
30% of pupils
DfE URN
102740

Other Primary Schools in London

If Roman Road Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Roman Road 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Roman Road Primary School

What is the catchment area for Roman Road Primary School?

The catchment area for Roman Road 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 Roman Road Primary School oversubscribed?

Roman Road Primary School has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 334 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newham.

What is the admissions policy for Roman Road Primary School?

Admission to Roman Road 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 Roman Road Primary School cover?

Roman Road 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 Roman Road Primary School?

Roman Road Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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