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Schools in E2 postcode district

Schools in postcode district E2. Add your full home postcode below for distance filtering and a your neighbourhood comparison with the wider E2 area.

Covers: Bethnal Green, Hackney, Haggerston, Hague, and Weavers

Add your home postcode in the green box below. Until then, distances use the centre of E2. The list starts at 3 miles — you can change that. Not an official school catchment.

19state-funded schools in E2, Tower Hamlets

  • 13Primary
  • 5Secondary
  • 1Other
  • 2024–25DfE & Ofsted

Neighbourhood & area context

The figures below use three different geographies. Your neighbourhood appears when you add your full postcode. E2 covers the schools and averages on this page. Tower Hamlets is the whole council area for census and crime, which may not match your street. We only show statistics we have for this district.

Area snapshot for E2

Crime, deprivation near local schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools in E2, each shown separately. Crime relates to the whole council area. The other two relate to this postcode district. We do not give the area an overall score.

  • CrimeLikely above England average144.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · ~last 12 monthsTower Hamlets (whole council area, not E2 alone)
  • Deprivation near schoolsSlightly more deprived than average for EnglandIMD band 3 of 10 nationallyNeighbourhoods around schools in E2
  • School inspectionsGenerally Good6 of 6 graded Good or Outstanding (19 schools in E2)Schools in postcode district E2

Add your full home postcode in the green box above to compare your street with E2 and Tower Hamlets.

More local context

House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district, in addition to the snapshot above.

  • Typical house prices£463,527 (-10.9% year on year)Postcode district E2 (where available)
  • Flood riskLow to mediumPostcode district E2
  • BroadbandGigabit available (84%+ premises, 300+ Mbps)Postcode district E2

Postcode district E2

Schools and other averages for postcode district E2. This matches the map and school list before you change the distance filter.

Schools in district
19 (13 primary, 5 secondary)
Average attendance
95.4%
Average free school meals
43.2%
Average SEN
25.1%
Average EAL
60.7%
Deprivation around local schools
Slightly more deprived than average for England
Average house price
£463,527 (-10.9% year on year)
Flood risk
Low to medium
Broadband
Gigabit available (84%+ premises, 300+ Mbps)
Green space
Good – parks and playing fields within walking distance
Council tax
Typical band C–D

Wider area: Tower Hamlets

Census and crime for the whole of Tower Hamlets. These figures are council-wide and are not broken down to your village or street.

Population
310,303
Households
118,039
Aged under 18
20.7%
Aged 16–64 (approx.)
73.7%
Aged 65+
5.6%
Ethnicity
Asian 44%, White 39%, Black 7%
Crimes (estimated)
44,870
Crimes per 1,000 (estimated)
144.6Above national average

About these figures: School statistics mostly 2024–25. Pipeline checked May 2026. Wider-area lines use Census 2021 for Tower Hamlets. Crime figures are rough estimates for the council area, not police records for your street. Use the (i) on each row for source and geography. Full methodology · Data updates

Map of schools in this area

The map shows 19 schools in postcode district E2. Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in. Use the list beside the map, a pin, or Show on map on a school card below.

Map key (phases, Ofsted, markers)

Pin colour shows school phase. Letters on pins: P primary, S secondary. Ofsted and admissions are on each school card below.

School phase

  • Primary (P)
  • Secondary (S)
  • District centre
  • Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in

How far from the E2 centre?

Pick a radius to control which schools appear in the list below. Only schools whose postcode is in E2 are included — we measure the straight-line distance from E2 centre. Add your home postcode above to search by distance from your address across nearby districts.

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3 miles is selected by default. Add your home postcode at the top to measure from your address instead of the district centre. Try 1 mile or 1.5 miles for a shorter list, 3 miles for a wider search, or All in district for every E2 school regardless of distance. Straight-line distance only — not walking, driving, or an official catchment area.

Common questions in this area

  • Usually oversubscribed near here?

    In E2, 12 of 18 schools with admissions data are marked as usually oversubscribed on their cards. That is a historic demand signal — not a guarantee you will or will not get a place. Always check the local authority admissions rules and the school’s published PAN.

  • How far is the school run?

    Add your home postcode at the top of the page to see distances from your door. Until then, distances use E2 centre. All figures are straight-line miles — not walking or driving time, and not catchment areas.

  • What changed recently?

    School and area figures come from open government releases (mostly 2024/25 where published). 19 schools here have a last inspection date on their cards; 1 show a plain-English note when Ofsted published area judgements without an overall grade.

    When we last refreshed data

Browse local schools

Showing schools within 3 miles of E2 centre

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  • Lawdale Junior School

    Mansford Street, Bethnal Green, London E2 6LS

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    7–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.1 milesstraight-line from E2 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    207
    Free school meals
    60.4%
    SEN
    18.4%
    EAL
    91.8%
    Attendance
    95.7%
    Persistent absence
    12%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    70% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Elizabeth Selby Infants' School

    Old Bethnal Green Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 6PP

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    2–7
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.1 milesstraight-line from E2 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    265
    Free school meals
    45.6%
    SEN
    26.8%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision and SEN unit · ASD
    EAL
    94.3%
    Attendance
    95.2%
    Persistent absence
    13%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    No KS2 at this school
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  • Hague Primary School

    Wilmot Street, London E2 0BP

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.3 milesstraight-line from E2 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    213
    Free school meals
    28.5%
    SEN
    31.5%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · HI
    EAL
    93.4%
    Attendance
    95.9%
    Persistent absence
    8.5%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    79% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St John's Church of England Primary School

    Peel Grove, Bethnal Green, London E2 9LR

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.3 milesstraight-line from E2 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    172
    Free school meals
    65.6%
    SEN
    57%
    EAL
    59.9%
    Attendance
    95.3%
    Persistent absence
    11.3%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    64% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Columbia Primary School

    Columbia Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 7RG

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    THE LETTA TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    0.4 milesstraight-line from E2 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    427
    Free school meals
    24%
    SEN
    38.2%
    EAL
    47.8%
    Attendance
    92.9%
    Persistent absence
    24.8%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    81% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Sebright School

    Audrey Street, Goldsmiths Row, London E2 8QH

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format — no single overall grade.

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    0.4 milesstraight-line from E2 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    441
    Free school meals
    46%
    SEN
    22.2%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · SLCN
    EAL
    41%
    Attendance
    96.3%
    Persistent absence
    8.1%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    75% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • William Davis Primary School

    Wood Close, Cheshire Street, London E2 6ET

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format — no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Apr 2025): no overall grade — quality of education, personal development and leadership and management good; behaviour and attitudes and early years outstanding. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    0.4 milesstraight-line from E2 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    174
    Free school meals
    49.4%
    SEN
    27%
    SEN provision
    Special classes
    EAL
    76.4%
    Attendance
    96.6%
    Persistent absence
    6.1%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    83% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Mowlem Primary School

    Mowlem Street, Bishops Way, London E2 9HE

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Outstanding

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Outstanding overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.4 milesstraight-line from E2 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    226
    Free school meals
    38.9%
    SEN
    25.2%
    EAL
    57.5%
    Attendance
    95.6%
    Persistent absence
    10.3%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    72% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Bangabandhu Primary School

    Wessex Street, Bethnal Green, London E2 0LB

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    0.5 milesstraight-line from E2 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    335
    Free school meals
    65%
    SEN
    24.2%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · OTH, SLD
    EAL
    88.1%
    Attendance
    95.8%
    Persistent absence
    9.2%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    77% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School

    Bonner Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 9JY

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    2–11
    Trust
    LUX MUNDI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.5 milesstraight-line from E2 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    286
    Free school meals
    49.6%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 133288) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    SEN
    22.7%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 133288) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    EAL
    25.9%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 133288) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    Attendance
    95.3%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 133288) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    Persistent absence
    12%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    45% met expected standard (KS2)From the predecessor school on this site (URN 133288) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
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  • Bonner Primary School

    Stainsbury Street, Bethnal Green, London E2 0NF

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    0.6 milesstraight-line from E2 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    704
    Free school meals
    41.2%
    SEN
    17.8%
    EAL
    82.8%
    Attendance
    95.7%
    Persistent absence
    9.8%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    65% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Virginia Primary School

    Virginia Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 7NQ

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    THE LETTA TRUST
    Ofsted
    Outstanding

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Outstanding overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.6 milesstraight-line from E2 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    216
    Free school meals
    32.6%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 100926) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    SEN
    28.2%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 100926) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    EAL
    48.6%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 100926) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    Attendance
    97.3%From the predecessor school on this site (URN 100926) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    Persistent absence
    6.1%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    79% met expected standard (KS2)From the predecessor school on this site (URN 100926) — the latest DfE release has no figure for the current URN.
    Visit school website

  • Globe Primary School

    Gawber Street, Bethnal Green, London E2 0JH

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    2–11
    Ofsted
    Outstanding

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Outstanding overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.6 milesstraight-line from E2 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    67
    Free school meals
    5.9%
    SEN
    17.6%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · SLCN
    EAL
    66.4%
    Attendance
    96.2%
    Persistent absence
    6.5%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    80% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

Common questions about schools in E2

How many schools are in the E2 postcode district?
We list 19 state-funded schools whose address postcode starts with E2: 13 primary, 5 secondary, and 1 other phases. Independent schools are not included.
What areas does E2 cover?
Postcode district E2 spans Bethnal Green, Hackney, Haggerston, Hague, and Weavers. Exact boundaries follow Royal Mail outward codes — use the map and school addresses for a specific street.
What are Ofsted ratings like for schools in E2?
Among schools on this page: 6 Good and 13 on the new inspection format (area judgements only). Grades are the latest published overall effectiveness or monitoring outcome — always check the full report on Ofsted’s site.
What is average attendance like in E2?
Across schools here with published absence data, mean attendance is about 95.4% (2024–25). Individual schools vary — see each card.
Are primary schools in E2 oversubscribed?
Indicative labels from published roll numbers versus capacity (not a guarantee of a place): 12 usually oversubscribed; 4 about average pressure; 2 often have places. Always confirm with the school and Tower Hamlets admissions team.

Guide to school and area statistics

What the numbers on this page for E2 mean. Area rows may still show (i) for data source and geography.

School listings

What you see on each school card

Only fields that appear on at least one school on this page are listed.

School type
How the school is run. For example academy, council-maintained, voluntary aided or free school.
Trust
The multi-academy trust or sponsor running the school, where it is an academy.
Age range
Year groups on roll. For example 4–11 for primary, or 11–18 with sixth form.
Ofsted
Latest published inspection grade, inspection date where we have it, and a link to the school’s page on the Ofsted reports site.
Straight-line miles
Distance as the crow flies from your home postcode when you have entered one, otherwise from the middle of this district. Not walking or driving time.
Walking, cycling and park-and-stride hints
Rough bands from straight-line miles: about 1 mile or less may suit walking; about 1–2.5 miles we show cycling and park-and-stride; over about 2.5 miles park-and-stride only. Not checked routes or journey times.
Pupils
Number of pupils on roll from published school census data.
Free school meals
Pupils eligible for free school meals. Often used as one indicator of economic disadvantage in the catchment. Useful context, not a comment on pupils or families.
SEN
Share of pupils with SEN support or an EHC plan. A higher figure can reflect inclusive admissions and experience, or more demand on staff. Check what is on site and talk to the SENCO.
SEN provision
Extra on-site support such as a resourced provision or SEN unit.
English as an additional language (EAL)
Pupils whose first language is not English. Many schools support this well; if English at home matters to you, ask how beginners are taught in class. Not a measure of overall quality.
Attendance
Share of possible sessions attended. Higher is better.
Persistent absence
Share of pupils missing 10% or more of sessions. Lower is better.
Admissions pressure
Indicative label from recent applications versus places — oversubscribed, about average or often has spaces.
Attainment
Primary: share meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (Key Stage 2). Secondary: Progress 8. A dash means nothing was published for that school.
Attainment vs local
Compares each school’s headline to others of the same phase on this page. Above, below or about average for the district.
Area overview

What you see in the area overview

Matches the snapshot and tables below: your postcode, this district, then the wider council area.

Area snapshot
Crime for the whole council compared with England, deprivation near schools in this postcode district, and how local schools fare in Ofsted inspections. Shown separately, not as one overall area mark.
More local context
House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district where we have them, alongside the snapshot.
Schools in district
How many schools are in this postcode district, split by primary and secondary.
Average attendance
Mean attendance across schools here with published absence data.
Average free school meals
Mean free school meals eligibility across schools here with published data.
Average SEN
Mean SEN percentage across schools here with published data.
Average EAL
Mean English as an additional language percentage where published.
Deprivation
How deprived neighbourhoods around schools here are compared with England (official deprivation index, shown as bands 1–10 where 1 is most deprived and 10 is least deprived).
Average house price
Typical sold prices for this postcode district where we have them. Street-by-street prices vary.
Flood risk
Indicative summary. Check Environment Agency maps for a specific address.
Broadband
General picture of speeds and availability. Check with providers at your address.
Green space
Brief summary of access to parks or countryside nearby.
Council tax
Typical band for the area. Your exact band depends on the property.
Your home neighbourhood
When you enter your full home postcode, we compare deprivation for your small area with the typical area around schools in this district.
Population, households, ethnicity and age
Census figures for the local council area, not your street or this postcode district alone.
Crime figures
Often a rough council-wide estimate, not police records for your postcode. Badges compare to the national average when we have recorded data.
Using this page

Using this page

Tools on this page for narrowing schools and understanding distances.

Distance filter
Controls which schools appear in the list — 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 miles, or every school in this district. Not an admissions catchment.
About these figures
School and Ofsted data from official releases. The area overview splits postcode-district figures from wider council context, with dates at the bottom of that panel.