Classpot

William Davis Primary School

Tower Hamlets, E2 6ETPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1795 of 13,686 nationally

About William Davis Primary School

William Davis Primary School in Tower Hamlets is a smaller-than-average state primary, currently teaching 174 pupils against a capacity of 240. That spare capacity is notable given the school’s local context: 49.4% of its pupils qualify for free school meals, well above the national average, and the school is in one of London’s most densely populated boroughs. Despite this, demand is strong. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 27 applications for 16 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.69, and all 15 first-preference applicants were offered a place. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and has no religious character, with a nursery provision for three-year-olds. Headteacher Charlotte Barrington leads a school where the parent view is overwhelmingly positive: 100% of respondents would recommend it, and 93% strongly agree or agree that their child is happy here.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWood Close, London, Tower Hamlets, E2 6ET
HeadteacherCharlotte Barrington
Local AuthorityTower Hamlets
Number of Pupils174
Free School Meals (FSM)49.4%
School Capacity174 / 240 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Mar 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomForest SchoolGymnasiumArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryAthleticsSwimmingNetballRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubCodingEco ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About William Davis Primary School

William Davis 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.