The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp 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)
108
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.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 647
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 54.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Trust
- PARADIGM TRUST
- Head
- Mr Kevin Jones (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Wrights Road, Bow, London, E3 5LD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStebon Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Cayley Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Sir William Burrough Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Stephen Hawking School
Special school · 2.3km away
Marion Richardson Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy's Ofsted rating?
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy?
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy currently has 647 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy take?
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy?
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy is in London, E3 5LD, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy have a sixth form?
No, Old Ford 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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