Columbia Primary School is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Tower Hamlets, London (E2 7RG). It has 427 pupils and a capacity of 450.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023, Columbia Primary School was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.
At Key Stage 2, 81% of pupils at Columbia Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 19% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 86%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (27.1%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 61% speak English as an additional language. Tower Hamlets is one of London's most diverse boroughs.
Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.
Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.