Old Palace Primary School
94%
Capacity
394
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Old Palace Primary School
Old Palace Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tower Hamlets community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 394 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Old Palace Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gary Palmer, it falls under Tower Hamlets local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1247th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 58 in Tower Hamlets.
Old Palace Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 44 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Old Palace Primary School include Sensory Room, Library, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Tennis, Athletics, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tower Hamlets, Old Palace 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | St Leonard's Street, London, Tower Hamlets, E3 3BT |
| Headteacher | Gary Palmer |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 394 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.2% |
| School Capacity | 394 / 420 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1247th of 13,686
Nationally
313th of 1,592
In London
12th of 58
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
26%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
81%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
80
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Leonard's Street, London
Tower Hamlets, E3 3BT
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