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Stepney Park Primary School Catchment Area

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

Stepney Park Primary School is a community primary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 738 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

738

Pupils

750

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Stepney Park Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stepney Park Primary School?

The catchment area for Stepney Park 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.

The catchment area for Stepney Park Primary School is set by Tower Hamlets and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Stepney Park Primary School: 750 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Stepney Park Primary School has a published admission number of 750 places. 738 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 750, Tower Hamlets's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.9% of pupils at Stepney Park Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Tower Hamlets.

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 →

Stepney Park Primary School: School Information

Full address
Smithy Street, Stepney, London, E1 3BW
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
38.9% of pupils
DfE URN
100917

Other Primary Schools in London

If Stepney Park 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 Stepney Park 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: Stepney Park Primary School

What is the catchment area for Stepney Park Primary School?

The catchment area for Stepney Park 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 Stepney Park Primary School oversubscribed?

Stepney Park Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 750 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Stepney Park Primary School?

Admission to Stepney Park 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 Stepney Park Primary School cover?

Stepney Park 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 Stepney Park Primary School?

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

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