How many pupils attend Columbia Primary School?

Columbia Primary School has 416 pupils on roll.

What ages does Columbia Primary School take?

Columbia Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Columbia Primary School located?

Columbia Primary School is located in London, E2 7RG, Tower Hamlets.

How do I apply to Columbia Primary School?

Columbia Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from Columbia Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Columbia Primary School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 1.268 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Columbia Primary School?

When Columbia Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children looked after by the local authority including adopted children who were previously looked after and children who leave care under a special guardianship or residence order and adopted children who were previously in state care outside of England (see Note 1); 2. Strong educational, medical or social reason — Children for whom it is deemed there is strong educational, medical or social reason to attend the school applied to. This can include the parents’, carers’ or other family members’ medical conditions and the family’s social needs. Parents must complete the relevant section on the application form and attach medical and/or social reports from a suitable professional (e.g. a doctor or social worker) to support the application (see Note 2); 3. Catchment area sibling — Children living within the catchment area who have a sibling attending the school (including separate infants and junior schools) and who will continue to do so on the date of admission (see Note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Should two or more children live an equal distance from the school, including instances where more than one child lives in a multi-occupancy building, the offer of a place will be decided by random allocation.

What is the largest ethnic background at Columbia Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 32.7% of pupils at Columbia Primary School are recorded as Bangladeshi. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.268miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Columbia Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Columbia Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Children looked after by the local authority including adopted children who were previously looked after and children who leave care under a special guardianship or residence order and adopted children who were previously in state care outside of England (see Note 1)
2Strong educational, medical or social reason — Children for whom it is deemed there is strong educational, medical or social reason to attend the school applied to. This can include the parents’, carers’ or other family members’ medical conditions and the family’s social needs. Parents must complete the relevant section on the application form and attach medical and/or social reports from a suitable professional (e.g. a doctor or social worker) to support the application (see Note 2)
3Catchment area sibling — Children living within the catchment area who have a sibling attending the school (including separate infants and junior schools) and who will continue to do so on the date of admission (see Note 3)
4Staff children — Children whose parent is a member of staff who has been employed at the school concerned for two or more years at the time of application and/ or children of a member of staff who has been recruited to fill a vacancy for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage (see Note 4)
5Nearest community school within catchment — Children who live within the catchment area of the school and for whom the school applied for is their nearest community school within the catchment area (see Note 5)
6Other catchment area children — Other children from within the catchment area of the school
7Outside catchment with sibling — Children living outside of the catchment area with a sibling at the school with a sibling at the school
8Outside catchment area — Children living outside of the catchment area of the school applied to

If two applications tie: Should two or more children live an equal distance from the school, including instances where more than one child lives in a multi-occupancy building, the offer of a place will be decided by random allocation.

This is the LETTA Trust's Nursery (early years, not reception) admissions policy for Columbia Primary School, applicable for nursery entry September 2026. In the event of oversubscription within categories 2 to 8, priority is given by shortest walking distance to school before the random allocation tie-break.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Columbia Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Columbia Primary School?: Columbia Primary School has 416 pupils on roll.
What ages does Columbia Primary School take?: Columbia Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Columbia Primary School located?: Columbia Primary School is located in London, E2 7RG, Tower Hamlets.
How do I apply to Columbia Primary School?: Columbia Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Columbia Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Columbia Primary School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 1.268 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Columbia Primary School?: When Columbia Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children looked after by the local authority including adopted children who were previously looked after and children who leave care under a special guardianship or residence order and adopted children who were previously in state care outside of England (see Note 1); 2. Strong educational, medical or social reason — Children for whom it is deemed there is strong educational, medical or social reason to attend the school applied to. This can include the parents’, carers’ or other family members’ medical conditions and the family’s social needs. Parents must complete the relevant section on the application form and attach medical and/or social reports from a suitable professional (e.g. a doctor or social worker) to support the application (see Note 2); 3. Catchment area sibling — Children living within the catchment area who have a sibling attending the school (including separate infants and junior schools) and who will continue to do so on the date of admission (see Note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Should two or more children live an equal distance from the school, including instances where more than one child lives in a multi-occupancy building, the offer of a place will be decided by random allocation.
What is the largest ethnic background at Columbia Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 32.7% of pupils at Columbia Primary School are recorded as Bangladeshi. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.268miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Columbia Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Columbia Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Children looked after by the local authority including adopted children who were previously looked after and children who leave care under a special guardianship or residence order and adopted children who were previously in state care outside of England (see Note 1)
2Strong educational, medical or social reason — Children for whom it is deemed there is strong educational, medical or social reason to attend the school applied to. This can include the parents’, carers’ or other family members’ medical conditions and the family’s social needs. Parents must complete the relevant section on the application form and attach medical and/or social reports from a suitable professional (e.g. a doctor or social worker) to support the application (see Note 2)
3Catchment area sibling — Children living within the catchment area who have a sibling attending the school (including separate infants and junior schools) and who will continue to do so on the date of admission (see Note 3)
4Staff children — Children whose parent is a member of staff who has been employed at the school concerned for two or more years at the time of application and/ or children of a member of staff who has been recruited to fill a vacancy for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage (see Note 4)
5Nearest community school within catchment — Children who live within the catchment area of the school and for whom the school applied for is their nearest community school within the catchment area (see Note 5)
6Other catchment area children — Other children from within the catchment area of the school
7Outside catchment with sibling — Children living outside of the catchment area with a sibling at the school with a sibling at the school
8Outside catchment area — Children living outside of the catchment area of the school applied to

Columbia Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Columbia Primary School?: Columbia Primary School has 416 pupils on roll.
What ages does Columbia Primary School take?: Columbia Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Columbia Primary School located?: Columbia Primary School is located in London, E2 7RG, Tower Hamlets.
How do I apply to Columbia Primary School?: Columbia Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Columbia Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Columbia Primary School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 1.268 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Columbia Primary School?: When Columbia Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children looked after by the local authority including adopted children who were previously looked after and children who leave care under a special guardianship or residence order and adopted children who were previously in state care outside of England (see Note 1); 2. Strong educational, medical or social reason — Children for whom it is deemed there is strong educational, medical or social reason to attend the school applied to. This can include the parents’, carers’ or other family members’ medical conditions and the family’s social needs. Parents must complete the relevant section on the application form and attach medical and/or social reports from a suitable professional (e.g. a doctor or social worker) to support the application (see Note 2); 3. Catchment area sibling — Children living within the catchment area who have a sibling attending the school (including separate infants and junior schools) and who will continue to do so on the date of admission (see Note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Should two or more children live an equal distance from the school, including instances where more than one child lives in a multi-occupancy building, the offer of a place will be decided by random allocation.
What is the largest ethnic background at Columbia Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 32.7% of pupils at Columbia Primary School are recorded as Bangladeshi. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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