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Sir William Burrough Primary School Catchment Area

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

Sir William Burrough Primary School is a academy converter primary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 326 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

326

Pupils

360

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Sir William Burrough Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Sir William Burrough Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Tower Hamlets. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Sir William Burrough Primary School — School Information

Full address
Salmon Lane, Limehouse, London, E14 7PQ
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
33.7% of pupils
DfE URN
137682

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Frequently Asked Questions — Sir William Burrough Primary School

Is Sir William Burrough Primary School oversubscribed?

Sir William Burrough Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sir William Burrough Primary School?

Admission to Sir William Burrough Primary 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 Sir William Burrough Primary School cover?

Sir William Burrough Primary School is a primary school in London, Tower Hamlets, 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 Sir William Burrough Primary School?

Sir William Burrough Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.