Cayley Primary School

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

London, E147NG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 76.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
13 June 2012
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Aston Street
Stepney
London, E147NG
Phone
2077901490
Website
cayley.towerhamlets.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100894
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Aston Street, Stepney, London, E14 7NG
Website
www.cayley.towerhamlets.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
492 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
480
Free School Meals
50.6% (243 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.4% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
76.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
76.0 (+17.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 105.0
2023 109.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
480 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Children must be taught how to think, not what to think."

dedication to community and learning kindness and respect self-challenge equality

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Tom Foster emphasizing Cayley’s inclusive, nurturing community with high aspirations and core values of dedication to the community and learning, kindness and respect, self-challenge and equality.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Clubs Tea Time Club Choir Club

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Computing Suite

Curriculum Highlights

Exciting new curriculum - Details coming soon

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs 08:00–08:45 with a maximum of 32 places; After School Clubs run daily from 15:30–16:30; Tea Time Club runs 15:30–17:30 for Reception to Year 6; priority for vulnerable children and children of working/studying parents; Breakfast Club costs £2 per day.

Admissions Criteria

Our admissions policy is set by Tower Hamlets Local Authority; more information about school admissions can be found on their website.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £2 per day; Tea Time Club: £5 per hour or £7.50 for 2 hours.

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