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Columbia Primary School

Tower Hamlets, E2 7RGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
81%
meeting expected standard in RWM
First choices / offers
0.9×
First choices did not exceed offers made
43 1st-choice / 48 offers made
Ranking
Not ranked

About Columbia Primary School

Columbia Primary School is a state-funded primary school in Tower Hamlets, London, for pupils aged 3 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 416 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 450.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (3 Jul 2023). 81% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. admissions data records 43 first-preference applications and 48 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressColumbia Road, Bethnal Green, London, Tower Hamlets, E2 7RG
HeadteacherMr Oliver Woodward
Local AuthorityTower Hamlets
Number of Pupils416
Free School Meals (FSM)24.3%
School Capacity416 / 450 (92% 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.

Published SEND Data

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Columbia Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.