Bygrove Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Bygrove Street, Poplar, London, E14 6DNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Bygrove Primary School is a primary school in Tower Hamlets for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Tower Hamlets. It ranks 10th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 November 2023, report published 24 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 November 2023

Pupils have a keen and genuine interest in learning. They thrive in this safe and welcoming school, where all pupils are expected to achieve their best. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the support and guidance they need to be successful. All pupils benefit from the aspirational curriculum that is enriched with purposeful and relevant experiences. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They are respectful and friendly towards each other and adults. Pupils are not afraid to take risks in their learning. The school is highly effective in ensuring that pupils attend school regularly. This is because pupils, parents and carers value the high-quality education here. Pupils learn the importance of valuable character traits such as compassion and collaboration. This ensures that pupils are well prepared for the next stage of education and life in modern Britain. Many pupils shared high aspirations for their future occupations, such as becoming doctors, teachers and engineers. This is a community that is proud of its school and the difference it makes to the lives of the pupils and their families. Pupils, staff and parents are extremely proud to be a 'Bygrovian'.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths79%

79%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

247 pupils on roll, with places for 236

Eligible for free school meals49.4%

49.4%, 22.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language81.4%

81.4%, 59.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.6%

16.6%, 1.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan10.5%

10.5%, 4.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bygrove Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Mayflower Primary School0.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding80% met the expected standard
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School0.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding71% met the expected standard
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding64% met the expected standard
Stebon Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding77% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE LETTA TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Miss Fiona Durnian
Address
Bygrove Street, Poplar, London, E14 6DN
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
URN
144236

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.