Canary Wharf Primary, Glenworth
London, E14 3EB · Tower Hamlets · primary school
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1st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.7/10 against 4,209 of them, against 9.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 62% | 5.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 38.0 · 100 | 38% | 3.83 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Canary Wharf Primary, Glenworth overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 38.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 308 pupils against a stated capacity of 332. 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
With 24 places currently available, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific year groups? How does the curriculum support pupils who have already reached the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about Canary Wharf Primary, Glenworth
Overview
Pupils thrive in this “warm and inclusive school community” where they enjoy a “strong start” from the early years. The report highlights “exceptionally strong” achievement in core subjects and praises the school’s “exceptional” work in supporting pupils’ personal development, character, and resilience.
Strengths
- Early years provision is “Outstanding”, with children settling quickly into routines and developing a “strong grasp of language and early mathematics” through purposeful play.
- Behaviour is “calm and courteous”, with pupils demonstrating respect, listening carefully, and taking “real pride in their achievements”.
- Personal development is “exceptional”, fostering maturity, independence, and confidence through leadership roles, clubs, and carefully planned educational visits.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, ensuring pupils become “confident and fluent readers” with a “rich vocabulary” supported by well-matched books.
- Leaders have designed a curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge “securely over time”, resulting in articulate and knowledgeable learners in subjects like mathematics and history.
Areas to improve
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in subjects beyond English and mathematics is “not consistently well matched to their needs”, causing some to struggle with accessing learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 93% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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