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Royal Wharf Primary School Catchment Area

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

Royal Wharf Primary School is a free s primary school in London, Newham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 387 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

387

Pupils

472

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Royal Wharf Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Royal Wharf Primary School?

The catchment area for Royal Wharf 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 Royal Wharf 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 →

Royal Wharf Primary School: 472 places, 82% filled: places available

Royal Wharf Primary School has a published admission number of 472 places. 387 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 472 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. 23.2% of pupils at Royal Wharf 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 →

Royal Wharf Primary School: School Information

Full address
1 John Harrison Square, Silvertown, London, E16 2ZA
Local authority
Newham
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
23.2% of pupils
DfE URN
143668

Other Primary Schools in London

If Royal Wharf 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 Royal Wharf 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: Royal Wharf Primary School

What is the catchment area for Royal Wharf Primary School?

The catchment area for Royal Wharf 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 Royal Wharf Primary School oversubscribed?

Royal Wharf Primary School has a capacity of 472 places and currently has 387 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newham.

What is the admissions policy for Royal Wharf Primary School?

Admission to Royal Wharf 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 Royal Wharf Primary School cover?

Royal Wharf 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 Royal Wharf Primary School?

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

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