The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 38.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Trust
- PARADIGM TRUST
- Head
- Ms Janet Baker (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
11 Solebay Street, London, E1 4PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSir William Burrough Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Stephen Hawking School
Special school · 1.1km away
Bishop Challoner Catholic School
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Mary and St Michael Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Cyril Jackson Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Mayflower Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Primary · 1.8km away
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy's Ofsted rating?
Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy?
Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy take?
Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy?
Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy is in London, E1 4PW, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy have a sixth form?
No, Solebay 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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