St John's Church of England Primary School
London, E2 9LR · Tower Hamlets · primary school
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57th 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 — 8.1/10 against 330 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John's Church of England 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%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council, play rugby, judo, or hockey, and participate in African drumming, singing, or the school choir. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 176 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 new inspection framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How is the breakfast club integrated into the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about St John's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St John's Church of England Primary School is described as a welcoming community where pupils are "happy, safe and proud to belong." The report highlights a "deeply inclusive culture" and "strong standard" provision in the early years, with leaders placing pupils' best interests at the centre of decisions. While overall achievement is at the expected standard, the school is actively addressing challenges with attendance and consistency in teaching.
Strengths
- Early years provision is "calm, purposeful and well organised," with "consistently high‑quality interactions" that help children settle quickly.
- Leaders have created a "deeply inclusive culture," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the full curriculum with "well‑matched support."
- Personal development is strong, with pupils learning about fairness, equality, and democracy, and taking on real responsibility through roles like the school council.
- Behaviour is "calm, orderly and respectful," with bullying being rare and concerns dealt with "quickly and effectively."
- Disadvantaged pupils achieve well, with outcomes "above the national average over time."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure recent improvements in attendance are "further strengthened and sustained" to reduce persistent absence.
- Misconceptions must be identified and addressed "consistently across key stage 1 and key stage 2" so all pupils secure key concepts.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 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
—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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