School Admission Arrangements 2027-28

Tower Hamlets Council is consulting all interested parties including parents and community groups on its school admissions arrangements for the 2027-28 school year.

The aim is to improve the school admission process for Tower Hamlets schools, so that it is fair and that as many parents as possible gain a place for their child at one of their preferred schools. We would like your views on the following:

1. Proposed Admissions Policies for Tower Hamlets Community Schools

1. Nursery School/Class Oversubscription Criteria
2. Primary Schools Oversubscription Criteria
3. Secondary Schools Oversubscription Criteria

2. Proposed Schemes for Co-ordinated Admissions to:

1. the Reception Year of Primary School;
2. the Year 7 of Secondary School; and
3. In-Year (admissions outside of the normal points of entry)

3. Proposed Planned Admission Numbers for Schools in Tower Hamlets

The following schools are consulting on changes to their admission numbers:

1. Bow School
2. Arnhem Wharf Primary School
3. Harbinger Primary School
4. St Anne's & Guardian Angels
5. William Davis Primary School

Key Dates

Please refer to the published key dates published and let us have your views by 14 November 2025.