The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 654
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 50%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Ms Tracy Argent (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Woolmore Street, Poplar, London, E14 0EW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Woolmore Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woolmore Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woolmore Primary School?
Woolmore Primary School currently has 654 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woolmore Primary School take?
Woolmore Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woolmore Primary School?
Woolmore Primary School is in London, E14 0EW, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woolmore Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Woolmore Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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