The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 427
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 27.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Trust
- THE LETTA TRUST
- Head
- Mr Oliver Woodward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Columbia Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 7RG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Royal Mencap Society
Special school · 1.4km away
Date Palm Primary
Independent · 1.5km away
Kobi Nazrul Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Madani Secondary Girls' School
Independent · 1.6km away
Daffodil Preparatory School
Independent · 1.7km away
Wapping High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
London Islamic School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Columbia Primary School?
Columbia Primary School currently has 427 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Columbia Primary School take?
Columbia Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Columbia Primary School?
Columbia Primary School is in London, E2 7RG, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Columbia Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Columbia Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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