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St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation Catchment Area

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

St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation is a voluntary aided primary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 180 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

180

Pupils

240

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation?

The catchment area for St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation is managed by Tower Hamlets and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation: 240 places, 75% filled: places available

St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation has a published admission number of 240 places. 180 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 240 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. 52.8% of pupils at St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation 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 →

St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation: School Information

Full address
Leopold Street, Bow, London, E3 4LA
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
52.8% of pupils
DfE URN
100958

Other Primary Schools in London

If St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Tower Hamlets

St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Tower Hamlets. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation 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: St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation

What is the catchment area for St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation?

The catchment area for St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation oversubscribed?

St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 180 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Tower Hamlets.

What is the admissions policy for St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation?

St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Tower Hamlets before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation cover?

St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation 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 St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation?

St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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