Olga Primary School

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

London, E35DN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
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
1 December 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Lanfranc Road
Bow
London, E35DN
Phone
2089817127
Website
olga.towerhamlets.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100916
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Lanfranc Road, Bow, London, E3 5DN
Website
www.olga.towerhamlets.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
530 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
559
Free School Meals
36.6% (205 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.5% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
61.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 101.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
62
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
559 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be the best you can be"

Kind Ready Curious Respectful Courageous Safe

Anti-racist, inclusive ethos; RE covers Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Hinduism and includes visits to local places of worship.

Head Teacher's Message

Olga is an inclusive, friendly school in the East End with a diverse community. The school’s values are kindness, curiosity and courage, with the motto Be the best you can be. The Headteacher aims for each child to gain the values, skills and knowledge to contribute to their community and wider world.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Forest School Choir Football Tag Rugby Orchestra Multisports Fitness Dance Chess French Fencing Netball

Sports

Football Netball Tennis Cross Country Hockey (Quicksticks) Cricket Swimming Athletics

Facilities

MUGA area Pirate ship with climbing ropes, climbing wall, monkey bars, floating bridge and firefighter’s pole Skipping ropes Outdoor EYFS area Trim trail Daily Mile track Dedicated music room

Curriculum Highlights

Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised phonics progression (EYFS to Year 1) Teach Computing Curriculum (computing) with three strands: Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital Literacy GETSET4PE scheme for PE; two PE lessons per week with class teacher and specialist PE teacher Design and Technology includes three core strands: Sewing and Textiles; Cooking and Nutrition; Construction Art includes study of “the great artists” and local figures and gallery visits Geography uses local area and Mile End context and fieldwork

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound childcare (8am - 6pm) is available for nursery children. Please click here for more information.

Admissions Criteria

As a local authority school, Olga follows Tower Hamlets admissions procedures. Nursery and Reception applications are online; catchment area information is available via PDF and an interactive tool; Autumn term open days are hosted for prospective parents; virtual tour available.

Financial Information

Nursery options include government 30-hour funding or top-up charges (£360 per month for 10 months September–June) if not eligible; January admission for nursery can be paid as six equal monthly instalments of £360. Lunch is charged via the School Gateway App at £2.50 per day for nursery lunch (free if entitled to free school meals). Wraparound care is available (8am–6pm).

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