Swanlea School Catchment Area
Swanlea School is a community secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1281 pupils, and a capacity of 1260 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,281
Pupils
1,260
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Swanlea School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Swanlea School are allocated by Tower Hamlets using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 →Swanlea School — School Information
- Full address
- 31 Brady Street, Whitechapel, London, E1 5DJ
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 45.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 100973
Other Secondary Schools in London
If Swanlea School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
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Parliament Hill School Catchment Area
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Regent High School Catchment Area
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Hampstead School Catchment Area
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Acland Burghley School Catchment Area
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The Camden School for Girls Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Swanlea School
Is Swanlea School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Swanlea School currently has 1281 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1260 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Swanlea School? ▾
Admission to Swanlea 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 Swanlea School cover? ▾
Swanlea School is a secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Swanlea School? ▾
Swanlea School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.