The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 626
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 39.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Trust
- PARADIGM TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Tahreena Ward (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dee Street, Poplar, London, E14 0PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy's Ofsted rating?
Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy?
Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy currently has 626 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy take?
Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy?
Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy is in London, E14 0PT, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy have a sixth form?
No, Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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