The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-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)
104
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.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 60.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Ms Katherine Wooder (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Fair Street, London, SE1 2AE
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Tower Bridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tower Bridge Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tower Bridge Primary School?
Tower Bridge Primary School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tower Bridge Primary School take?
Tower Bridge Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tower Bridge Primary School?
Tower Bridge Primary School is in London, SE1 2AE, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tower Bridge Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tower Bridge Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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