Seven Mills Primary School
London, E14 8LY · Tower Hamlets · primary school
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53rd 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 — 6.2/10 against 1,253 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Seven Mills Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 14.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 227 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club sessions?
What Ofsted said about Seven Mills Primary School
Overview
Seven Mills Primary School is described as a "friendly primary school" where "all pupils learn and achieve well." Leaders are "ambitious for all pupils," fostering an environment where children feel safe, respected, and supported in their learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "engaging" and enriched with "many visits and wider opportunities," such as musical performances and surfing trips.
- Leaders have "embedded a well-sequenced phonics programme," ensuring pupils become "fluent readers who enjoy the wide range of books."
- Staff provide high levels of expertise in "teaching early reading and developing pupils’ spoken English," particularly benefiting those speaking English as an additional language.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well, with teachers adapting tasks and providing "additional music sessions."
- Pupils demonstrate "high levels of respect to staff," settle quickly in lessons, and incidents of bullying are "rare."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers "routinely check and address pupils’ misconceptions quickly" to prevent gaps in knowledge and skills.
- In some foundation subjects, leaders should ensure curricular thinking clearly identifies "subject-specific knowledge that pupils must learn before moving on to new content."
- Leaders need to ensure early years children have "sufficiently well-targeted opportunities to develop strength and coordination" in fingers, wrists, and arms to support writing fluency.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders prioritising safety education, including water safety and online risks, and staff trained to spot pupils at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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