Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
121%
Capacity
328
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tower Hamlets community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 328 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (121% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Blue Gate Fields Infants' School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Jones, it falls under Tower Hamlets local authority.
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School is a popular choice with families — it received 149 applications for 90 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 85 were first-preference applications.
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.6/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 75% recommending the school (12 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Blue Gate Fields Infants' School include Library, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Netball, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Drama, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tower Hamlets, Blue Gate Fields Infants' School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | King David Lane, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 0EH |
| Headteacher | Catherine Jones |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 328 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.7% |
| School Capacity | 328 / 270 (121% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Oct 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
12 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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
149
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
85 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
King David Lane, London
Tower Hamlets, E1 0EH
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