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St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation

St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation

Tower Hamlets, E3 4LAPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLeopold Street, London, Tower Hamlets, E3 4LA
HeadteacherFanoula Smith
Local AuthorityTower Hamlets
Number of Pupils180
Free School Meals (FSM)52.8%
School Capacity180 / 240 (75% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (5 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

Top 50%

875th of 1,592

In London

Top 55%

32nd of 58

In Tower Hamlets

Top 55%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

69%

Expected Standard

8%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:74%
Higher:15%
Writing
Expected:85%
Higher:19%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:74%
Higher:33%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -3%

'22/23

72%

'23/24

69%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalOther

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

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsSensory RoomLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsGymnasiumForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsCross CountryDanceGymnasticsSwimmingNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessDrama

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

24

Applications

47

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation

St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

02079874624www.spsl.towerhamlets.sch.uk/

Leopold Street, London

Tower Hamlets, E3 4LA

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Leopold Street, London

Tower Hamlets, E3 4LA

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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