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Mowlem Primary School Catchment Area

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

Mowlem Primary School is a community primary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 226 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

226

Pupils

210

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Mowlem Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mowlem Primary School?

The catchment area for Mowlem 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 Mowlem 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 226 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 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 →

Mowlem Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit

Mowlem Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 226 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 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. 38.9% of pupils at Mowlem Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Tower Hamlets.

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 →

Mowlem Primary School: School Information

Full address
Mowlem Street, Bishops Way, London, E2 9HE
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
38.9% of pupils
DfE URN
100914

Other Primary Schools in London

If Mowlem 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 Mowlem 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: Mowlem Primary School

What is the catchment area for Mowlem Primary School?

The catchment area for Mowlem 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 Mowlem Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Mowlem Primary School currently has 226 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Mowlem Primary School?

Admission to Mowlem 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 Mowlem Primary School cover?

Mowlem 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 Mowlem Primary School?

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

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