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GoodMixedLast inspected 15/11/2016

St John's Church of England Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school · Tower Hamlets · E2 9LR
Pupils
172
Capacity
236
FSM %
65.6%
EAL %
60%
KS2 R+W+M
64%
About this school

St John's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school mixed primary school located in Tower Hamlets, London (E2 9LR). The school has a Church of England religious character. It has 172 pupils and a capacity of 236.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, St John's Church of England 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, 64% of pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — in line with the national average of approximately 65%. 12% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 69%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a high proportion of pupils (65.6%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 60% speak English as an additional language. Tower Hamlets is one of London's most diverse boroughs.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

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.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)64%
National average ~65%3-year average: 69%
Higher Standard
12%
Reading
72%
Maths
68%
Writing
72%
Grammar & Punctuation
64%
English as Additional Language
60%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
50%
Girls
82%
Gender gap: 32.0 percentage points — girls ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

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.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
58%
Non-disadvantaged
83%
Gap
-11pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughTower Hamlets
PhasePrimary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Religious characterChurch of England
AddressPeel Grove, London, E2 9LR
Telephone2089801142
URN100953
Area House Prices — Tower Hamlets · 2024
Median price
£490k
Average price
£570k
Annual change
+2%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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