Bangabandhu Primary School

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

London, E20LB Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 77.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
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 July 2023
Previous grade
Good
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
Wessex Street
Bethnal Green
London, E20LB
Phone
2089800580
Website
bangabandhu.towerhamlets.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100937
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Wessex Street, Bethnal Green, London, E2 0LB
Website
www.bangabandhu.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
450 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
364
Free School Meals
58.9% (214 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
11.0% (40 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
77.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
77.0 (+18.2 vs average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 110.0
2023 108.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
40
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
364 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

"Aim High, Take Part, Have Fun"

Aim High Take Part Have Fun Persevere Take risks Be curious Know your rights Learn lots Be healthy Be ambitious Be positive Be a reader Have a voice Have courage Have confidence Be responsible Make a difference Challenge inequality and injustice Respect differences Make connections Welcome all Smile Laugh Talk Be kind Be polite Be honest Make friends Enjoy learning Celebrate achievement

Gold Rights Respecting School

Head Teacher's Message

Bangabandhu is a happy, vibrant and fully inclusive school which strives to meet the needs of each, unique child. We are a Gold Rights Respecting School; we emphasise partnership with parents and have an open-door policy; reading is central to our curriculum.

Facilities

Extensive playground facilities Computer suite (accommodates classes of 30) Library Two halls Many group rooms Fully accessible ground-floor classrooms with exits to playgrounds Accessible lift

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and ambitious curriculum with reading at the core

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and Before School Club; After School Club available

SEND Provision

Local authority–resourced Complex Needs provision for 15 children; weekly input from Speech Therapist, Play Therapist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist; access to Tower Hamlets Support for Learning Services; Educational Psychologist; transitions planning.

Admissions Criteria

Tower Hamlets admissions priority order: Children looked after by Tower Hamlets (including adopted children) or leaving care; strong educational/medical/social reason to attend; brothers/sisters already attending; children living within Bangabandhu catchment area; children living outside the catchment area.

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