Osmani Primary School

About Osmani Primary School

Parents at Osmani Primary School are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 91% of the 23 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That same high percentage strongly agreed that their child is happy, feels safe, and does well at the school. The school is clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 91 total applications for just 42 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.17. All 42 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning getting in on a first choice is realistic but competition is real. Parents also strongly agreed that the school has high expectations for their child and supports their wider personal development, with 91% strongly agreeing on both counts. The only notable minority view was that 9% of parents strongly disagreed that their child feels safe, though the overwhelming majority felt the opposite.

Academically, Osmani performs well above the Tower Hamlets average. At Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year, 77% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 71%. This places the school 20th out of 58 primary schools in Tower Hamlets, putting it in the top 35% of the borough. In maths, 92% of pupils met the expected standard and 29% achieved a higher standard, with an average scaled score of 107. Reading saw 87% at expected and 23% at a higher level, with an average score of 106. Writing was similarly strong at 88% expected. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2022 confirmed it remains Good overall, with Outstanding ratings for early years provision and leadership and management. Its previous graded inspection in 2016 also rated it Good, so the school has held a solid track record over time.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including an ICT suite, music rooms, a gymnasium and an outdoor playground, plus a chapel. Sports provision covers athletics, cricket, netball, gymnastics, swimming and tennis, while after-school clubs include coding, chess, eco club, science club and gardening. SEND support is well-documented, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs. With a nursery provision for children from age three, it suits families looking for a full primary journey from early years through to Year 6. The school is non-religious and mixed, and its 419 pupils fill 87% of the 480 capacity. For families in Tower Hamlets wanting a Good-rated primary with strong parent satisfaction and above-average outcomes, Osmani is a realistic and well-regarded option.

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