Marion Richardson Primary School
London, E1 0QF · Tower Hamlets · primary school
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32nd 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 — 5.7/10 against 1,688 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marion Richardson Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, compared to the 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 (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Code Club, Chess, Book Club, and Gardening. Sports options include football, multi-sports, and gymnastics, alongside arts and crafts. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 465 pupils against a stated capacity of 510. 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 school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast or after-school clubs? How does the curriculum integrate the various clubs into daily learning?
What Ofsted said about Marion Richardson Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “proud to be part of their school” and demonstrate “exceptional levels of politeness and mutual respect.” Leaders have designed an “engaging and ambitious curriculum” that is “well planned and carefully sequenced,” ensuring pupils are “exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education.” The inspection highlights a highly inclusive environment with robust support for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is “engaging and ambitious,” with content broken into “small steps of learning” and regular opportunities to recall prior knowledge.
- Staff maintain “the highest expectations for all pupils,” resulting in “excellent behaviour and attitudes” and rare incidents of bullying.
- The school is a “language-rich environment with reading at its core,” where staff provide precise support to ensure pupils read fluently.
- Leaders have developed “robust systems for identifying and supporting pupils with SEND,” enabling them to reach “ambitious end-points.”
- Pupils show a “strong understanding of equality and diversity” and actively apply “fundamental British values” through leadership roles and community engagement.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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