Bigland Green Primary School
London, E1 2ND · Tower Hamlets · primary school
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4th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.7/10 against 2,015 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bigland Green Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join creative writing, computer skills, PRINT, crochet, theatre, and Digital Minds clubs, play football, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 477 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support the 15.0% of pupils reaching the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Bigland Green Primary School
Overview
Bigland Green Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, providing a "calm and orderly environment" where pupils feel safe and are "very happy." The institution is described as "high achieving and forward thinking," with leaders maintaining a "sharply focused" approach to improving the life chances of all pupils through a highly ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well sequenced" so that pupils build knowledge over time, enabling them to tackle complex ideas in subjects like mathematics and history.
- The reading curriculum is "highly effective," with staff well trained in phonics and a "positive culture of reading" where pupils read widely and with enthusiasm.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well because learning is "adapted effectively" and they continue to learn alongside their peers.
- Behaviour is "excellent," with no disruption to lessons, and staff and pupils treat each other with respect.
- There are many "wider curriculum and enrichment opportunities," including residential trips, an annual Shakespeare festival, and extra-curricular clubs, which help pupils develop leadership skills and curiosity.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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