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William Davis Primary School Catchment Area

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

William Davis Primary School is a community primary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 174 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

174

Pupils

240

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

William Davis Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for William Davis Primary School?

The catchment area for William Davis 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 William Davis 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.

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 →

William Davis Primary School: 240 places, 73% filled: places available

William Davis Primary School has a published admission number of 240 places. 174 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 240 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. 49.4% of pupils at William Davis 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 →

William Davis Primary School: School Information

Full address
Wood Close, Cheshire Street, London, E2 6ET
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
49.4% of pupils
DfE URN
100943

Other Primary Schools in London

If William Davis 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 William Davis 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: William Davis Primary School

What is the catchment area for William Davis Primary School?

The catchment area for William Davis 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 William Davis Primary School oversubscribed?

William Davis Primary School has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 174 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Tower Hamlets.

What is the admissions policy for William Davis Primary School?

Admission to William Davis 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 William Davis Primary School cover?

William Davis 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.

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