Old Palace Primary School

A good community school school in Tower Hamlets. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Old Palace Primary School.

London, E33BT Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

77

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 81.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
92.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 January 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St Leonard's Street
Bow
London, E33BT
Phone
2089803020
Website
opchfederation.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100892
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
St Leonard's Street, Bow, London, E3 3BT
Website
https://opchfederation.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
399
Free School Meals
29.1% (116 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.3% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
81.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
26.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
81.0 (+22.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
26.0 (+18.7 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 108.0
2023 112.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
399 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Down -3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Positive relationships Value diversity Care for each other, their community and our world

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher’s Welcome explains that Children’s House provides outstanding nursery provision for 2-4 year olds; Old Palace Primary is a two-form entry primary school with strong academic outcomes, consistently above the national average; the federation emphasises heritage, high quality education, health and wellbeing, and a calm, purposeful environment for learning.

Facilities

Children’s House Nursery housed in a listed building Old Palace Primary School is a two-form entry primary school

Curriculum Highlights

Play-based experiences in a safe and stimulating environment Broad and balanced curriculum that develops knowledge, skills, and creativity Ambitious curriculum Nurturing curiosity, independence, and a love of learning

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