“schools in Tower Hamlets”

11 Solebay Street, London, E1 4PW · Part of Paradigm Trust

Information about this school

 CET Primary School Tower Hamlets, is a much smaller than average-sized infant school. It has Reception and Year 1 classes. Five Year 2 pupils are in a mixed-age Year 1 and Year 2 class.  It opened as a free school in September 2012 as part of the Constable Education Trust.  The school occupies two temporary sites. It plans to move to a new site in September 2014.  The majority of pupils are from Black African, Bangladeshi, other White and other Black backgrounds.  The proportions of pupils from minority ethnic groups and those who speak English as an additional language are much higher than the national average.  The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium (additional government funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, pupils from service families and those in local authority care) is higher than average.  The proportion of pupils with special educational needs supported at school action is average.

Bacon Street, Tower Hamlets, E2 6DY

Information about this proposed school

 Brick Lane School is seeking to register as an independent special day school in Tower Hamlets.  The school intends to open in May 2022.  Placements at the proposed school will be for pupils with EHC plans for their ASD and other SEND.  The proposed school’s proprietor body is part of the Outcomes First Group.  Leaders do not intend to make any use of alternative provision.

Wellclose Square, Stepney, London, E1 8HY · Part of St John's & St Paul's Whitechapel Federation

Information about this school

 The school is a voluntary-aided Church of England school.  The most recent section 48 statutory inspection of Anglican and Methodist schools (SIAMS) was in June 2018.  The school is in a federation with St John’s Church of England Primary School in Tower Hamlets. The executive headteacher oversees both schools.  The school runs a breakfast club and an after-school club.  The school does not use any alternative provision.

Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 1RD

Information about this school

 The school opened as a free school in 2014. It is a mixed school for pupils between the ages of 11 and 16. There is a much higher proportion of boys than girls.  The school occupies a former office building, which has been converted for educational use. The school also makes use of local sports facilities in Tower Hamlets.  The school makes use of alternative provision, London East Alternative Provision (LEAP) at the Harpley Centre, Bethnal Green E1 4EE.

Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 1RD

Information about this school

 The school is a part of Tower Hamlets Enterprise Academy LTD which is a single academy trust.  The school uses no alternative provision.  The school meets the requirements of the provider access legislation, which requires schools to provide pupils in Years 8 to 13 with information and engagement about approved technical education qualifications and apprenticeships.  Since the last inspection, the school has appointed a new chair of trust and several new governors.

85 Commercial Street, London, E1 6BG

Information about this school

 OMG Education is an independent day school in Tower Hamlets. It offers a creative education for pupils who have previously been excluded from another school.  The school is registered to cater for up to 30 pupils aged 14 to 16.  The school does not make use of alternative provision.  The school has recently moved to a new site at 85 Commercial Street, London, E1 6BG. It only operates from this address.

Limeharbour, London, E14 9TS

Information about this proposed school

 Olivet Academy intends to register as an independent day school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.  The school intends to provide an education based on Protestant Christian principles.  The school would be led by the headteacher. The proprietorial body, comprising three directors of Olivet Assembly, would also fulfil the role of the governing body.  The school does not intend to make use of any alternative provision.

Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 1RD

The headteacher of this school is Ashid Ali. This school is part of Tower Hamlets Enterprise Academy LTD which is a single academy trust. Other people in the trust also have responsibility for running the school. The trust is overseen by a board of trustees, chaired by Muhammad Nazim Ahmed. 1 and 2 October 2024

49 Bow Road, London, E3 2AD

Information about this school

authority care and children from service families, is well above the national average. Currently, there are very few in local authority care.  Pupils new to the school are usually admitted in September, but there are also admissions throughout the year.  The school uses Tower Hamlets College and the Mudchute Farm for one morning per week for Key Stage 4 pupils. One sixth form class spends a day each week at the nearby mainstream Wessex Sixth Form Centre.  The Phoenix Outreach Service consists of five specialist advisory teachers who support ASD pupils in mainstream schools across Tower Hamlets

Cahir Street, London, E14 3QP

Inspection of Harbinger Primary School, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 3QP

I am writing to thank you for the very warm welcome you gave to the inspectors on our recent visit. You go to a good school that does its very best to ensure that each of you achieves the very best that you can.

11 Solebay Street, London, E1 4PW · Part of Paradigm Trust

Information about this school

 Since the previous inspection, on 1 September 2014, CET Primary School Tower Hamlets joined the Paradigm Trust and was renamed Solebay Primary – A Paradigm Academy. Solebay is one of four academies run by the Paradigm Trust.  In mid-September 2014, the school moved onto a new site and into newly refurbished premises. The school makes use of local parks for PE and sports provision and at breaktime because there is no access to outdoor space on-site apart from a small play deck. The school day starts and ends in a neighbouring park where the school has arrangements to collect and dismiss pupils.  The number of pupils on roll has increased significantly over the last 12 months. The school is currently average sized. The Nursery opened in September 2015. Children attend full time. Children in Reception also attend full time. There is one Nursery class and one Reception class. There are two classes in each

Vaughan Way, London, E1W 2PT

Inspection of Hermitage Primary School, Tower Hamlets, E1W 2PT

You can all play your part by attending regularly and continuing to work as hard as you can. I wish you all the very best for the future.

80-82 Greenfield Road, London, London, E1 1EJ

Information about this school

 Date Palm Primary School is an independent primary day school in Tower Hamlets, London that has an Islamic ethos.  The school has two premises, all within walking distance of each other. The main premises at 80–82 Greenfield Road, London E1 1EJ cater for pupils aged three to 11. There are additional Nursery classes at 82–88 Mile End Road, London E1 4UN.  The school’s proprietor body and leadership team are supported and challenged by a separate governing body.  The school’s previous standard inspection was in March 2022.  The school makes no use of any alternative provision.

181 Cannon Street Road, London, E1 2LX

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 Buttercup Primary School is a new Muslim primary day school for boys and girls aged from three to 11 years. It was registered in June 2012 to admit up to 60 pupils. It is located in Whitechapel in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The school is housed on the top floor of a building that was formerly a college of higher education. It uses alternative provision for sports and two local parks for outdoor play.  There are currently 61 pupils on roll, aged from three to 11 years. There are 28 children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, all of whom attend full time. No pupils have a statement of special educational needs. Pupils are taught in four mixed-age classes.  Pupils come from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds including mostly Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Somali and North African heritages. Most pupils are at various advanced stages of learning English and a few are bilingual. There are six pupils who are at an early stage of

4 Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2RG

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Green Gables Montessori Primary School is an independent school for boys and girls aged four to eight years. It is located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The primary school was set up in 1996 and moved to its present address in September 2006. It serves a diverse community that is also reflected in the staff. There are 11 pupils on roll, none of whom has a statement of educational need. Pupils are taught in two classes. The pre-school class is for children aged four years and the primary class for the five to eight year olds. A small minority of pupils have English as an additional language. The school adheres to the Montessori philosophy of education. Accordingly, its mission is to ‘help the child help himself/herself.’ It aims to ‘cultivate the child’s own natural desire to learn and to encourage thinking for himself/herself as a person and to be aware of and respect cultural differences.’

80-82 Greenfield Road, London, London, E1 1EJ

Information about this school

 Date Palm Primary School is an independent Muslim day school in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It provides education for 171 full-time pupils aged five to 11, and 55 part-time children aged two to four.  The school has three sites. Nursery children are accommodated at 15 Philpot Street, E1 2DS and 82–88 Mile End Road, E1 4UN. The site at 80–82 Greenfield Road, E1 1EJ accommodates pupils from Nursery to Year 6.  The school’s previous standard inspection took place in March 2018.  The school does not use any alternative provision.  The school currently exceeds the maximum number on roll that it is registered to admit. The school is registered for 200 pupils aged two to 11 and there are currently 226 pupils on role.

Bright Street, Poplar, London, E14 0RZ

Information about this school

 Langdon Park Community School is an average-sized 11 to 18 secondary school with a far higher than average proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium (additional government funding for disadvantaged children and children looked after).  The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is higher than average, as is the proportion of pupils in receipt of an education, health and care plan.  The majority of pupils are from Asian or Asian British ethnic backgrounds. Other ethnic groups are in the minority.  English is spoken as an additional language by the majority of pupils.  The school receives support from Tower Hamlets’ school improvement services.  A small number of pupils receive alternative provision from City Gateway.  The school does not meet requirements on the publication of information about the impact of catch-up premium on its website.  The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for

Cahir Street, London, E14 3QP

Inspection of Harbinger Primary School, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 3QP

Even good schools can do things to make them even better, and we have asked your school to do the following.

St Leonard's Street, Bow, London, E3 3BT · Part of Old Palace Primary School and Children's House Nursery School Federation

Description of the school

This larger-than-average school serves mainly a Bangladeshi community in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Other ethnic groups include pupils from Black African and mixed backgrounds. Almost all pupils speak a language other than English as their home language, which proportion is well above average. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is well above average. The proportion of pupils who find learning difficult is in line with the national average. Their range of needs include specific learning difficulties and speech, language and communication difficulties. The rate at which pupils join or leave the school is above average. There is Early Years Foundation Stage provision for pupils in the Reception classes. The school has a number of awards including the Healthy School Award and Activemark.

Vaughan Way, London, E1W 2PT

The leadership and management are good

Boulogne for the day, where they use the French they have learnt and pay for items in euros.  Cultural development is enhanced through music and many sing in the choir or learn musical instruments, such as the steel pans. Pupils enjoy participating in the ‘Hermitage has got Talent’ competition where they demonstrate their creative talents.  The local authority provides light touch support for this good and rapidly improving school.  The school has used the primary school sports funding well to increase the number of sports available to pupils. The school works with coaches from the Tower Hamlets schools’ partnership to teach exciting and varied physical education lessons that pupils really enjoy.  Discrimination in any form is not tolerated. All groups of pupils feel respected and valued. The school promotes equality of opportunity to make sure that pupils from different backgrounds achieve well. High aspirations are fostered through a range of effective links with outside