John Scurr Primary School
102%
Capacity
493
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About John Scurr Primary School
John Scurr Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tower Hamlets community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 493 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 485 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated John Scurr Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Maria Lewington, it falls under Tower Hamlets local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4878th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 58 in Tower Hamlets.
John Scurr Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 60 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 64 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at John Scurr Primary School include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Athletics, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Eco Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tower Hamlets, John Scurr 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cephas Street, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 4AX |
| Headteacher | Maria Lewington |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 493 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.9% |
| School Capacity | 493 / 485 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4878th of 13,686
Nationally
892nd of 1,592
In London
34th of 58
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
68%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
97
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
64 families put this school as their 1st choice (66% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cephas Street, London
Tower Hamlets, E1 4AX
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