Sir William Burrough Primary School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Tower Hamlets. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sir William Burrough Primary School.

London, E147PQ Ofsted: Requires Improvement 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
72.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 85.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
21 September 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Salmon Lane
Limehouse
London, E147PQ
Phone
2079872147
Website
sirwilliamburrough.info/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137682
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Salmon Lane, Limehouse, London, E14 7PQ
Website
https://sirwilliamburrough.info/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST, EAST LONDON
Capacity
360 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
344
Free School Meals
32.0% (110 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
85.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
85.0 (+26.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 108.0
2023 111.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
19 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
38
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
344 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"You Can Do It"

passion creativity community improvement motivation growth

Facilities

The school is housed in a beautifully refurbished Victorian building Large classrooms equipped with laptop computers, iPads, Chromebooks and interactive touchscreen whiteboards Three large playgrounds well-resourced with climbing and play opportunities All-purpose sports pitch Reception and Nursery have their own private play areas ICT provision with devices for every child Light, well-decorated spaces with children’s work on display

Curriculum Highlights

Rosenshine’s Principles of Direct Instruction Retrieval practice at the beginning of every lesson, including the use of knowledge organisers Our Units of Work with carefully sequenced learning from EYFS through Year 6 Oracy, reading and vocabulary at the heart of the curriculum High-quality core English texts used to drive cross-curricular learning Retrieval tasks and spaced learning to support memory and connections across topics Progression grids mapping knowledge and skills from EYFS to Year 6 to show clear sequencing and links across subjects

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The Breakfast Club (8.00-8.30am) and After School Club (3.30-5.30pm Mon-Thurs; 1.30-3.30pm and 1.30-5.30pm on Friday). Charges and availability can be found here.

SEND Provision

Pupils with SEND receive the support they need to succeed.

Admissions Criteria

Looked after children and previously looked after children; Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP); Brothers and sisters attending the school; Children of school employees; Those living closest to the school; In exceptional cases priority can be given to children with exceptional medical or social needs.

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