St Mary and St Michael Primary School
London, E1 0BD · Tower Hamlets · primary school
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30th 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 — 8.9/10 against 1,625 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary and St Michael Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 11.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 347 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about St Mary and St Michael Primary School
Overview
St Mary and St Michael Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "harmonious" environment where pupils feel safe and supported. Leaders maintain high ambitions for all learners, fostering a strong sense of community and positive character development.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "friendly and fun learning environment" with a strong sense of community and effective support for those with special educational needs.
- The curriculum is "clear and well-sequenced," with leaders promoting broader understanding through educational trips and wider experiences.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with staff well-trained in phonics and pupils encouraged to read frequently, fostering a "love of reading."
- Behaviour is "consistently positive," with bullying being rare and disagreements addressed carefully to help pupils resolve difficulties.
- Staff are "very positive about working here," appreciating the support received for training and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some instances, teaching does not break down knowledge into sufficiently small parts, meaning misconceptions are not always addressed and pupils cannot move on confidently.
- Leaders’ aims for securing children’s readiness for Year 1 are "less well embedded," with early years curriculum delivery not always focusing enough on identified knowledge.
- Leaders need to improve their oversight of curriculum delivery to ensure teaching helps pupils build knowledge in manageable steps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to be vigilant and leaders thorough in following up concerns and seeking help from local agencies when needed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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