St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation
75%
Capacity
180
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation
St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tower Hamlets community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 180 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fanoula Smith, it falls under Tower Hamlets local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4771st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 58 in Tower Hamlets.
St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 24 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation include Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Library, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Dance, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 52.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tower Hamlets, St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Leopold Street, London, Tower Hamlets, E3 4LA |
| Headteacher | Fanoula Smith |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 180 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 52.8% |
| School Capacity | 180 / 240 (75% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4771st of 13,686
Nationally
875th of 1,592
In London
32nd of 58
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
69%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
47
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Leopold Street, London
Tower Hamlets, E3 4LA
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