Cayley Primary School
Aston Street, Stepney, London, E14 7NGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cayley 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 45th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2012, report published 28 June 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 November 2022
Leaders and staff want what is best for pupils at this school. Everyone embraces and understands the school values. This forms a strong basis to support pupils' awareness and understanding of the wider world. Leaders and teachers know pupils well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Relationships between pupils and staff are professional, respectful and warm. Leaders welcome pupils at the school gate each morning. This sets the tone for the day and reflects the strong emphasis that school staff place on nurturing pupils' well-being. Pupils are kept safe and feel safe because staff know them so well. Adults have high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils rise to these expectations. They want to be successful. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. They work hard and behave well in class and around the school. Pupils said that bullying happens infrequently and that they can talk to any adult if they are worried about something. They know that adults will sort things out if problems arise. Pupils make a positive contribution to school life through taking on various leadership roles. For example, some enjoying being eco-warriors or a member of the pupil parliament.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have recently revised their curriculum in some subjects with the aim of ensuring that pupils build knowledge sequentially. Not all of these plans have been implemented fully. This affects how well some pupils learn the intended curriculum in some subjects. Leaders should continue their work to ensure that the well-sequenced curriculum is implemented in all subject areas. They should monitor closely the success of these plans by checking what pupils know and remember.
- In a few instances, reading books are not as precisely matched as they could be to pupils' stage of phonics learning. When this happens, it means that the regular reading practice is not as helpful in strengthening fluency. Leaders should continue with their efforts to ensure that all reading books align precisely with pupils' needs.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
74 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
388 pupils on roll, with places for 492
Schools near Cayley Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halley Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Ben Jonson Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Marion Richardson Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Tom Foster
- Phone
- 02077901490
- Address
- Aston Street, Stepney, London, E14 7NG
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- URN
- 100894
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.