Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy

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

Dee Street, Poplar, London, E14 0PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy is a primary school in Tower Hamlets for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Tower Hamlets. It ranks 5th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 June 2025, report published 16 July 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

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 10 June 2025

Culloden Primary School is a calm and joyous place to learn. Pupils very much enjoy attending this friendly school. They settle quickly in the early years and develop caring relationships with staff. This nurturing ethos continues through to Year 6. Pupils feel safe and trust the staff around them to help whenever they have any worries. The school has a strong inclusive culture that supports pupils exceptionally well, including those who are disadvantaged. It creates an environment where pupils feel valued members of the school community and are empowered to achieve their full potential, both academically and in their wider development. The school has very high expectations for all pupils' achievement. They get a superb education, learn much and grow in many ways. Whatever their backgrounds, starting points or needs, all are supported to do their best and succeed. From the early years up, pupils' achievement is excellent. Pupils also benefit from an exciting array of opportunities beyond the classroom, including thought-provoking experiences that broaden their horizons. Many pupils speak different languages, and some arrive at different times during the year. Staff help them to settle in quickly and feel at home in the school community. Deaf pupils and those with other special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive expert support. They access the curriculum confidently and do very well in their learning.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

81 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths74%

74%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths20%

20%, 12 percentage points above 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

623 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals35.8%

35.8%, 9.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language33.9%

33.9%, 12.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.9%

7.9%, 6.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan8.5%

8.5%, 2.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Woolmore Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding71% met the expected standard
Manorfield Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding71% met the expected standard
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding64% met the expected standard
Bygrove Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding79% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
PARADIGM TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Tahreena Ward
Address
Dee Street, Poplar, London, E14 0PT
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
URN
140064

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.