The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
26%
+18.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 352
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 37.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Ms Sian Acreman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
King David Lane, Wapping, London, E1 0EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlbion Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Alfred Salter Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Redriff Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Charter School Bermondsey
Secondary · 1.6km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blue Gate Fields Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Blue Gate Fields Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blue Gate Fields Junior School?
Blue Gate Fields Junior School currently has 352 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blue Gate Fields Junior School take?
Blue Gate Fields Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blue Gate Fields Junior School?
Blue Gate Fields Junior School is in London, E1 0EH, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blue Gate Fields Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Blue Gate Fields Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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