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Stebon Primary School Catchment Area

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

Stebon Primary School is an academy converter primary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 703 pupils, and a capacity of 682 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

703

Pupils

682

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Stebon Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stebon Primary School?

The catchment area for Stebon Primary School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets 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. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Stebon 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 703 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 682 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

Find Tower Hamlets catchment area documents →

Stebon Primary School: at or above its 682 place limit

Stebon Primary School has a published admission number of 682 places. 703 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 682 places. Tower Hamlets allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 45.2% of pupils at Stebon Primary School 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.

Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets school admissions →

Stebon Primary School: School Information

Full address
Burdett Estate, Wallwood Street, London, E14 7AD
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
45.2% of pupils
DfE URN
144235

Other Primary Schools in London

If Stebon 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 Stebon 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: Stebon Primary School

What is the catchment area for Stebon Primary School?

The catchment area for Stebon Primary School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets 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. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Stebon Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Stebon Primary School currently has 703 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 682 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Stebon Primary School?

Admission to Stebon 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 Stebon Primary School cover?

Stebon 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 Stebon Primary School?

Stebon Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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