Chisenhale Primary School

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

London, E35QY Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
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
18 June 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Chisenhale Road
Bow
London, E35QY
Phone
2089802584
Website
chisenhale.towerhamlets.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100896
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Chisenhale Road, Bow, London, E3 5QY
Website
www.chisenhale.towerhamlets.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
351 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
326
Free School Meals
25.4% (83 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.7% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
65.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
36
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
326 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning Together for a Better Future"

Confidence Curiosity Ambition Resilience Creativity Co-operation Kindness

UNICEF Rights Respecting School with Gold status. The school celebrates world religions and follows the Tower Hamlets Agreed Syllabus for RE.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Disco Flow Football Gymnastics Coding Chess Drama Create (arts and crafts)

Sports

Dodgeball Football Gymnastics Hockey Athletics Tennis Swimming Netball Rounders Cricket OAA Tag Rugby Dodgeball Athletics Cricket

Facilities

Library Garden Our Edible Garden Story Curtain Now Press Play (immersive learning)

Curriculum Highlights

Kapow online platform for Spanish (Kapow Curriculum Overview) Partnership Phonics Programme taught from Early Years Now Press Play immersive learning experiences Core Book Challenge and reading for pleasure initiatives Reading schemes such as Bug Club and Accelerated Reader for home/school reading World religions studies aligned with Tower Hamlets RE syllabus Reading across the curriculum with linked texts driving English and wider learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Night Owls after-school care runs after the school day until 6:00pm. Night Owls charges differ for EYFS provision and for KS1/KS2 children. EYFS: 5 days £12.00 per session (£60.00 per week); 4 days or fewer £13.00 per session. KS1 & KS2: 5 days £10.00 per session (£50.00 per week); 4 days or fewer £12.00 per session. Payments must be paid in advance on a half-termly basis. Emergency booking is £18.00 per session. Children can attend 2–5 days a week and days can sometimes be swapped with prior warning. After the school day, children go to the middle hall for registration and a snack before taking part in activities; if attending another after-school club, they are brought to Night Owls after that club. EYFS children remain in their setting with snacks.

Financial Information

All Reception to Year 6 pupils are entitled to free school meals. Nursery lunches cost £3.00 per day or £15.00 per week and can be paid online via Arbor or by debit/credit card. Packed lunches should be healthy and nuts or sesame must be avoided due to a school-wide no-nuts policy. School lunches cost £3.00 per day and £15.00 per week (paid before eating).

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