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Columbia Primary School

Tower Hamlets, E2 7RGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Columbia Primary School

Columbia Primary School, a state primary in Tower Hamlets, holds a Good rating from Ofsted following its most recent inspection in 2023, a grade it has maintained since its previous inspection in 2014. The inspection report is notably strong in two key areas: personal development and behaviour and attitudes both received Outstanding marks, the highest possible rating. This suggests a school where children’s character and conduct are given exceptional attention. The school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, early years provision, and leadership and management were all judged Good. With 427 pupils on roll against a capacity of 450, the school is nearly full, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three. The headteacher, Oliver Woodward, leads a mixed-gender, non-religious school that serves a diverse community, with 27.1 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressColumbia Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E2 7RG
HeadteacherOliver Woodward
Local AuthorityTower Hamlets
Number of Pupils427
Free School Meals (FSM)27.1%
School Capacity427 / 450 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibrarySports HallDining HallForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

GymnasticsCricketTennisFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Columbia Primary School

Columbia Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.