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Old Palace Primary School
St Leonard's Street, Bow, London, E3 3BT, Tower Hamlets
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.8 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
394
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 75% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 24% nationally. The school boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 89.8, indicating it outperforms 90% of schools in the area. Overall, it appears to be a solid choice for parents looking for a supportive and effective educational environment for their children.
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Last inspected: 11 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 25% | Top 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi79.7%
Black African5.6%
Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
White Other1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
White British1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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51.52763, -0.01417 · E3 3BT
School details
Local authorityTower Hamlets
RegionLondon
URN100892
School typeCommunity school
Websiteopchfederation.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Old Palace Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Old Palace Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 January 2023.
Is Old Palace Primary School a good school?
Old Palace Primary School scores 89.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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