The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 172
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 65.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Mr Darren Rubin (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Peel Grove, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9LR
Town setting
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Wapping High School
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Daffodil Preparatory School
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Mulberry School for Girls
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Primary · 1.8km away
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Questions parents ask
What is St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School currently has 172 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church of England Primary School take?
St John's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School is in London, E2 9LR, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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