Bigland Green Primary School
99%
Capacity
475
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Bigland Green Primary School
Bigland Green Primary School has a strong parent community, with 96% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. That survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, drew on 24 responses and showed particularly high levels of confidence in the school's environment: 75% of parents strongly agreed that their child feels safe, and the same proportion strongly agreed that pupils are well behaved. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For the 2025/26 academic year, it received 84 first-preference applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.97. In total, 178 families applied. The school is led by headteacher Abdul-Hayee Murshad and is a state primary for mixed genders, ages 3 to 11, in Tower Hamlets. It does not have a religious character.
Academically, Bigland Green is a standout in its local authority. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the Tower Hamlets average of 71%. That performance placed the school 4th out of 58 primaries in the borough, putting it in the top 5% locally and in the top 4% nationally. In individual subjects, 95% of pupils reached the expected standard in maths, with an average score of 108, while 92% did so in reading and 93% in writing. The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2017, rated it Outstanding overall, with Outstanding for early years provision, leadership and management, and quality of education. A subsequent ungraded inspection in March 2024 confirmed that the school remains Outstanding.
The school offers a nursery provision for children from age 3 and has a range of facilities including a library, art studios, a forest school and a chapel. Sports on offer include swimming, cricket, netball, football and rounders, while clubs range from film and book clubs to drama, art, choir and science. For families with children who have additional needs, Bigland Green lists support for a wide range of SEND categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech, language and communication needs, and specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. With 40.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse community. Given its strong academic results, high parent satisfaction and oversubscribed places, this is a school that will appeal to families who prioritise a structured, high-expectations environment within a supportive community.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Bigland Street, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 2ND |
| Headteacher | Abdul-Hayee Murshad |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 475 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.4% |
| School Capacity | 475 / 480 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (20 Mar 2024): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (88%)
460th of 13,686
Nationally
109th of 1,592
In London
4th of 58
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
88%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
88%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
24 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
178
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
84 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian93.4%
- Mixed1.9%
- White (other)0.2%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
38
Total schools
34
Oversubscribed
27
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bigland Green Primary School
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Contact Information
Bigland Street, London
Tower Hamlets, E1 2ND
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