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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Tower Hamlets, E3 5LDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
65 1st-choice / 72 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2284 of 13,686 nationally

About Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy sits in Tower Hamlets, a borough where the average proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 is 71 per cent. The school’s own figure of 77 per cent puts it comfortably above that local authority average, and the gap widens further when you look at the higher standard: 21 per cent of Old Ford pupils hit that top tier, compared with a borough-wide picture that is typically lower. This is a school that is clearly outperforming its immediate neighbours on the headline academic measure. It also ranks 19th out of 66 primary schools in Tower Hamlets, placing it in the top third locally and inside the top 25 per cent nationally. With 19 outstanding-rated primaries in the borough, Old Ford is part of a strong cohort, but its results suggest it is punching above the typical local level.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWrights Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E3 5LD
HeadteacherKevin Jones
Local AuthorityTower Hamlets
Number of Pupils647
Free School Meals (FSM)54.7%
School Capacity647 / 630 (103% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuitePlaying FieldsSports HallForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

AthleticsRoundersDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.