Bygrove Primary School
106%
Capacity
249
Pupils
4.8x
Demand
About Bygrove Primary School
Bygrove Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tower Hamlets community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 249 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Fiona Durnian, it falls under Tower Hamlets local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3183rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 58 in Tower Hamlets.
Bygrove Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 140 applications for 29 places, making it 4.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bygrove Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Art Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tower Hamlets, Bygrove Primary 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Bygrove Street, London, Tower Hamlets, E14 6DN |
| Headteacher | Fiona Durnian |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 249 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.8% |
| School Capacity | 249 / 236 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3183rd of 13,686
Nationally
659th of 1,592
In London
27th of 58
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
73%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
140
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bygrove Street, London
Tower Hamlets, E14 6DN
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