St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
90%
Capacity
216
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tower Hamlets community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 216 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Fanoula Smith, it falls under Tower Hamlets local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10114th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 58 in Tower Hamlets.
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 26 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 83% recommending the school (40 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Saviour's Church of England Primary School include Library, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Forest School, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Dance, Netball, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tower Hamlets, St Saviour's Church of England 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Chrisp Street, London, Tower Hamlets, E14 6BB |
| Headteacher | Fanoula Smith |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.7% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 240 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Jul 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (2 Jul 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10114th of 13,686
Nationally
1420th of 1,592
In London
54th of 58
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
52%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
40 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Chrisp Street, London
Tower Hamlets, E14 6BB
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