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Thames View Infants Catchment Area

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

Thames View Infants is a academy converter primary school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 390 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–7

Age range

390

Pupils

360

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Thames View Infants Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Thames View Infants sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Barking and Dagenham. 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: 390 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 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 Barking and Dagenham 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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Thames View Infants — School Information

Full address
Bastable Avenue, Barking, IG11 0LG
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–7 years
Free school meals
21.3% of pupils
DfE URN
138684

Other Primary Schools in Barking

If Thames View Infants is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barking are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Thames View Infants

Is Thames View Infants oversubscribed?

Yes — Thames View Infants currently has 390 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Thames View Infants?

Admission to Thames View Infants is managed by Barking and Dagenham. 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 Thames View Infants cover?

Thames View Infants is a primary school in Barking, Barking and Dagenham, serving pupils aged 3–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thames View Infants?

Thames View Infants was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.