Blue Gate Fields Junior School
King David Lane, Wapping, London, E1 0EHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Blue Gate Fields Junior School is a primary school in Tower Hamlets for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Tower Hamlets. It ranks 24th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 March 2023, report published 22 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
Pupils here belong to a kind and caring school community. Leaders and staff show a genuine interest in pupils' well-being. They build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and their families. Pupils know that they are safe at school. They are happy here and enjoy school life. Leaders believe every pupil can become whatever they want to be. They have the highest of aspirations for each individual pupil. Teachers bring learning to life for pupils through skilful teaching, storytelling and a rich arts curriculum. Pupils show an enthusiasm for learning and work hard in lessons. They show pride in their achievements and enjoy visits to museums and other places of cultural interest. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils meet these expectations most of the time. They behave well, listen attentively to teachers, and show respect for others. Bullying is rare. When it does happen leaders deal with it effectively. It does not persist. Leaders provide a range of opportunities to develop pupils' interests in sport, music, and the wider arts. They can take on roles as school councillors, anti-bullying ambassadors and literacy partners. Pupils make a positive contribution to the life of this vibrant school.
What the school should improve
- The proportion of pupils who are persistently absent from school is high and increasing. This means that a significant percentage of pupils are missing too much of their education. Leaders should ensure that they review their current approach to persistent absence and adopt a more rigorous and effective strategy so that the level of persistent absence falls.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
350 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Blue Gate Fields Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Bigland Green Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Buttercup Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Sian Acreman
- Phone
- 02077903616
- Address
- King David Lane, Wapping, London, E1 0EH
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- URN
- 100895
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.