St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
London, E1W 3QT · Tower Hamlets · primary school
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2nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.6/10 against 3,537 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 21.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in dance, cricket, hockey, tennis, and a winter sports event, alongside a residential trip and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 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 school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the residential trip? How does the after-school club operate on days with sports events?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Peter’s London Docks CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” which judged the school outstanding for overall effectiveness. The report paints a picture of a highly successful institution where pupils are “happy and safe,” achieve “well above national expectations,” and are “exceptionally well prepared for their transition to secondary school.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour and attendance, rising to meet the school’s “high expectations.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious,” with teachers using “excellent subject knowledge” to model vocabulary and correct misconceptions effectively.
- The school “expertly identifies and supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” ensuring they achieve highly through tailored interventions.
- Significant improvements in phonics teaching have addressed previous underperformance, with reading now “at the heart of the curriculum.”
- Provision for wider development is “exemplary,” ensuring all pupils play a musical instrument and attend clubs and residential trips.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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