Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
103%
Capacity
647
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tower Hamlets community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 647 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Kevin Jones, it falls under Tower Hamlets local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2284th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 58 in Tower Hamlets.
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 130 applications for 72 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 65 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 Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tower Hamlets, Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy 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 | Wrights Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E3 5LD |
| Headteacher | Kevin Jones |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 647 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.7% |
| School Capacity | 647 / 630 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2284th of 13,686
Nationally
498th of 1,592
In London
21st of 58
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
77%
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed72
130
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
65 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wrights Road, London
Tower Hamlets, E3 5LD
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