Woolmore Primary School
About Woolmore Primary School
Woolmore Primary School in Tower Hamlets is a large state primary running almost at full capacity with 654 pupils against a school capacity of 660. The school serves a diverse community where half of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure significantly higher than the national average and reflective of the local area's demographic profile. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 114 applications for 73 places, making it officially oversubscribed. Of those applications, 61 were first-preference choices, and the school was able to offer places to all first-preference applicants. This suggests that while competition exists, families who rank Woolmore first have a realistic chance of securing a spot. The school also offers nursery provision, which may help families get a foot in the door early.
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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2022Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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