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Tower Bridge Primary School Catchment Area

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

Tower Bridge Primary School is a community primary school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 191 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

191

Pupils

236

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Tower Bridge Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Tower Bridge Primary School?

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

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Southwark before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southwark catchment area documents →

Tower Bridge Primary School: 236 places, 81% filled: places available

Tower Bridge Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 191 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 60.1% of pupils at Tower Bridge 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.

Southwark 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 Southwark school admissions →

Tower Bridge Primary School: School Information

Full address
Fair Street, London, SE1 2AE
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
60.1% of pupils
DfE URN
100813

Other Primary Schools in London

If Tower Bridge 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 Tower Bridge 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: Tower Bridge Primary School

What is the catchment area for Tower Bridge Primary School?

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

Is Tower Bridge Primary School oversubscribed?

Tower Bridge Primary School has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 191 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southwark.

What is the admissions policy for Tower Bridge Primary School?

Admission to Tower Bridge Primary School is managed by Southwark. 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 Tower Bridge Primary School cover?

Tower Bridge Primary School is a primary school in London, Southwark, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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