The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 394
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 30.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Mr Gary Palmer (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
St Leonard's Street, Bow, London, E3 3BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManorfield Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bromley Hall School
Special school · 1.2km away
St Paul's Way Trust School
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Langdon Park Community School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Stebon Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation
Primary · 1.5km away
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Old Palace Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Old Palace Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Old Palace Primary School?
Old Palace Primary School currently has 394 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Old Palace Primary School take?
Old Palace Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Old Palace Primary School?
Old Palace Primary School is in London, E3 3BT, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Old Palace Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Old Palace Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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