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Globe Primary School Catchment Area

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

Globe Primary School is a community primary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 363 pupils, and a capacity of 430 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

363

Pupils

430

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Globe Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Globe Primary School?

The catchment area for Globe 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 Globe 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 →

Globe Primary School: 430 places, 84% filled: places available

Globe Primary School has a published admission number of 430 places. 363 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 430 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. 41.3% of pupils at Globe 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 →

Globe Primary School: School Information

Full address
Gawber Street, Bethnal Green, London, E2 0JH
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
41.3% of pupils
DfE URN
100902

Other Primary Schools in London

If Globe 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 Globe 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: Globe Primary School

What is the catchment area for Globe Primary School?

The catchment area for Globe 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 Globe Primary School oversubscribed?

Globe Primary School has a capacity of 430 places and currently has 363 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Tower Hamlets.

What is the admissions policy for Globe Primary School?

Admission to Globe 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 Globe Primary School cover?

Globe Primary School is a primary school in London, Tower Hamlets, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Globe Primary School?

Globe Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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