Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Tower Hamlets, London (E3 5LD). It has 647 pupils and a capacity of 630.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in August 2022, Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.
At Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils at Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — in line with the national average of approximately 65%. 16% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 70%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: a high proportion of pupils (54.7%) 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.