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Columbia Primary School Catchment Area

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

Columbia Primary School is a academy converter primary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 427 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

427

Pupils

450

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Columbia Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Columbia Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Tower Hamlets. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Columbia Primary School — School Information

Full address
Columbia Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 7RG
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
27.1% of pupils
DfE URN
150662

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If Columbia Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Columbia Primary School

Is Columbia Primary School oversubscribed?

Columbia Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Columbia Primary School?

Admission to Columbia 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 Columbia Primary School cover?

Columbia 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 Columbia Primary School?

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