John Scurr Primary School

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

London, E14AX Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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 March 2023
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
Cephas Street
Stepney Green
London, E14AX
Phone
2077903647
Website
johnscurr.towerhamlets.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100906
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Cephas Street, Stepney Green, London, E1 4AX
Website
https://www.johnscurr.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
485 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
484
Free School Meals
43.6% (211 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.2 (5.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 107.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
484 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

RESPECT RESILIENCE RESOURCEFULNESS READINESS REFLECTION

RE follows the Tower Hamlets Agreed Syllabus with a curriculum designed to be cumulative from EYFS to Year 6. The school runs an annual RE project Making Connections through Right and Wrong and includes visits to places of worship (mosque, church, synagogue, Hindu temple). Pupils study beliefs, belonging and worship and explore different worldviews; learning is enhanced by authentic sources and interviews. The curriculum emphasizes understanding and respect across religions and worldviews.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Cricket Origami Sewing Football Coding Ambassador Programmes

Sports

Cricket Football Basketball Tennis Athletics Hockey Dance Swimming

Facilities

Edible garden Forest school Swimming lessons at Mile End Swimming Pool/Leisure Centre Mile a Day track The Daily mile initiatives Dance lessons

Curriculum Highlights

Spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development recognised with Primary Quality Mark Silver award Primary Quality Mark Silver award for SMSC provision (PQSM Silver Award) 5 Star Royal Horticultural Society Gardening School status (edible garden/forest school) Platinum Sing Up Award P4C Sapere Silver Award Inclusion Quality Mark (2022) and Gold Health School Status target

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club 8:00–8:45 (free). After School Club (ASC) 3:15–4:00 (£5 per term). Tea Time Club (TTC) 3:15–4:00 (£1 per session). Bethnal Green ASC available for extended day up to 6pm. ASC Autumn 2024 referenced; Breakfast Club is free per policy.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are administered by Tower Hamlets Local Authority. Nursery criteria include: higher priority given based on special educational needs, siblings in the school, and distance from home to the school. Where applications exceed places, waiting list considerations are applied using these criteria.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club is free. After School Club (ASC) costs £5 per term. Tea Time Club (TTC) costs £1 per session. Bethnal Green ASC offers extended day options.

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