Olga Primary School
London, E3 5DN · Tower Hamlets · primary school
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59th 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 2,194 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Olga Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. 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). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in cross country, Quicksticks Hockey, football, tennis, tag rugby, swimming, athletics, and cricket. They also make a residential visit to an outdoor education centre. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 490 pupils against a stated capacity of 530. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the residential visit to the outdoor education centre?
What Ofsted said about Olga Primary School
Overview
Olga Primary School is described as a "caring school" where pupils are "happy and safe." Leaders have established a "well-ordered curriculum" that builds effectively on prior knowledge, ensuring pupils are "well prepared for the next stage of education." The report highlights that pupils generally achieve close to national averages and benefit from strong support for those facing barriers to learning.
Strengths
- Leaders prioritise early skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, helping pupils "achieve well" and "build effectively on their previous learning."
- Attendance procedures have been improved, resulting in greatly reduced persistent absence and pupils who "enjoy coming to school."
- Behaviour is positive, with bullying being "rare" and pupils confident that adults will intervene quickly if issues arise.
- The curriculum reflects the diversity of the school community, helping pupils "respect the differences between people" and understand fundamental British values.
- Staff receive suitable training and access specialist support to ensure pupils with additional needs are "typically supported well."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should refine the approach to teaching reading in key stage 2 to better support pupils' "fluency and comprehension skills."
- Leaders should improve the identification of pupils requiring extra support and ensure interventions are provided more quickly and effectively.
- Leaders should support staff to consistently make effective choices about teaching content and methods, particularly where recent curriculum changes have not yet been fully embedded.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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