The short version
Average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 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
- 180
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 52.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Mrs Fanoula Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Leopold Street, Bow, London, E3 4LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCyril Jackson Primary School
Primary · 859m away
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
New City College
16 plus · 1.3km away
Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Redriff Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Redriff Primary, City of London Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Bacon's College
Secondary · 2.0km away
Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation's Ofsted rating?
St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation?
St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation take?
St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation?
St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation is in London, E3 4LA, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation have a sixth form?
No, St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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