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St John's Church of England Primary School

Tower Hamlets, E2 9LRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#4,066
of 13,686 nationally

About St John's Church of England Primary School

St John's Church of England Primary School in Tower Hamlets is a smaller-than-average state primary, with 172 pupils on roll against a capacity of 236. That gap suggests the school isn't running at full stretch, but demand tells a different story: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 35 applications for just 22 places, with all 17 first-preference applicants offered a spot. The oversubscription ratio of 1.59 confirms it's a popular choice locally. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 65.6%, well above the national average and a reflection of the borough's demographic profile. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character, though the data doesn't specify any faith-based admissions criteria. The school also offers nursery provision, which may appeal to families looking for continuity from age three through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPeel Grove, London, Tower Hamlets, E2 9LR
HeadteacherDarren Rubin
Local AuthorityTower Hamlets
Number of Pupils172
Free School Meals (FSM)65.6%
School Capacity172 / 236 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolICT SuiteMusic RoomsSports HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisSwimmingCricketAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessArt ClubChoirFilm ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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St John's Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.