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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Wrights Road, Bow, London, E3 5LD, Tower Hamlets
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.5 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
647
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating from November 2022, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 92.5 indicates it outperforms 93% of schools, reflecting a high level of parent satisfaction and community engagement. However, only 16% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting an area for potential improvement.
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Last inspected: 8 November 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi75.0%
Black African7.4%
Mixed Other4.8%
White British4.0%
Other2.5%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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51.53329, -0.03205 · E3 5LD
School details
Local authorityTower Hamlets
RegionLondon
URN140096
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy rated by Ofsted?
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2022.
Is Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy a good school?
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy scores 92.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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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