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Elizabeth Selby Infants' School

Tower Hamlets, E2 6PPPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 48 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Elizabeth Selby Infants' School

Elizabeth Selby Infants' School in Tower Hamlets is a state primary for children aged 2 to 7, currently home to 265 pupils against a capacity of 277, meaning it runs very close to full. The school serves a notably diverse community: 45.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average and a clear reflection of the local area's demographics. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 67 applications for 48 places, with all 48 first-preference families offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.4. That suggests a school that local parents actively want, even if it isn't the most selective in the borough. The headteacher is Shahi Ahmed, and the school has no religious character, making it a straightforward option for families of any background. A nursery provision is also on site, so children can join from age two, which is a practical bonus for working parents.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOld Bethnal Green Road, Elizabeth Selby Infant School, London, Tower Hamlets, E2 6PP
HeadteacherShahi Ahmed
Local AuthorityTower Hamlets
Number of Pupils265
Free School Meals (FSM)45.6%
School Capacity265 / 277 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundSports HallSensory RoomICT SuiteDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsNetballRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaScience ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalResourced Provision

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

After-school care

15:25-16:30

Source: elizabethselby.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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