Columbia Primary School Catchment Area
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.
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
Other Primary Schools in London
If Columbia Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.
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Argyle Primary School Catchment Area
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West Hampstead Primary School Catchment Area
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Brecknock Primary School Catchment Area
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Brookfield Primary School Catchment Area
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Edith Neville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NW1 1HQ
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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.