The Clara Grant Primary School
91%
Capacity
427
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About The Clara Grant Primary School
The Clara Grant Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tower Hamlets community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 427 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 467 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The Clara Grant Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rubel Aloum, it falls under Tower Hamlets local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4815th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 58 in Tower Hamlets.
The Clara Grant Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 39 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Clara Grant Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Athletics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Eco Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tower Hamlets, The Clara Grant 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Knapp Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E3 4BU |
| Headteacher | Rubel Aloum |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 427 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 53.3% |
| School Capacity | 427 / 467 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4815th of 13,686
Nationally
886th of 1,592
In London
33rd of 58
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
68%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed39
80
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 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
Knapp Road, London
Tower Hamlets, E3 4BU
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