The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 60.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Ms Annette Rook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mansford Street, Bethnal Green, London, E2 6LS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKobi Nazrul Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Madani Secondary Girls' School
Independent · 1.4km away
London Islamic School
Independent · 1.4km away
Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Daffodil Preparatory School
Independent · 1.5km away
Wapping High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Buttercup Primary School
Independent · 1.6km away
Mulberry School for Girls
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lawdale Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Lawdale Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lawdale Junior School?
Lawdale Junior School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lawdale Junior School take?
Lawdale Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lawdale Junior School?
Lawdale Junior School is in London, E2 6LS, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lawdale Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Lawdale Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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