Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 232 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

232

Pupils

240

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for St Peter's London Docks CofE 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, 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 Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

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 Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School: 240 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 240 places. 232 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 240, Tower Hamlets's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 21.6% of pupils at St Peter's London Docks CofE 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 →

St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Garnet Street, London, E1W 3QT
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
21.6% of pupils
DfE URN
100960

Other Primary Schools in London

If St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Tower Hamlets

St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School 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 Peter's London Docks CofE 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: St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for St Peter's London Docks CofE 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, 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 Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School?

St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School 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 Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School cover?

St Peter's London Docks CofE 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 St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School?

St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.