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George Green's School Catchment Area

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

George Green's School is a voluntary controlled secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1261 pupils, and a capacity of 1239 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-19

Age range

1,261

Pupils

1,239

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

George Green's School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for George Green's School?

The catchment area for George Green's School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.

Secondary school places at George Green's School are allocated by Tower Hamlets using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Currently oversubscribed: 1261 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1239 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 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 →

George Green's School: at or above its 1239 place limit

George Green's School has a published admission number of 1239 places. 1261 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1239 places. Tower Hamlets allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 50.9% of pupils at George Green's 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 →

George Green's School: School Information

Full address
100 Manchester Road, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 3DW
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
50.9% of pupils
DfE URN
100974

Other Secondary Schools in London

If George Green's School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to George Green's 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: George Green's School

What is the catchment area for George Green's School?

The catchment area for George Green's School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 George Green's School oversubscribed?

Yes, George Green's School currently has 1261 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1239 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for George Green's School?

Admission to George Green's 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 George Green's School cover?

George Green's School is a secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for George Green's School?

George Green's School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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