Date Palm Primary
80-82 Greenfield Road, London, London, London, E1 1EJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Date Palm Primary is a primary school in Tower Hamlets for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2025.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 April 2025, report published 16 June 2025
- 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 29 April 2025
Pupils, from the youngest to the oldest, arrive each morning with a clear sense of excitement, eager to begin their day. They are greeted by warm, welcoming staff. Pupils thoroughly enjoy their time at school, feeling happy, safe and well supported. Strong, respectful relationships are fostered by staff with pupils, and pupils mirror this respect towards one another. They engage in their learning with great enthusiasm and perseverance. Staff maintain exceptionally high expectations for pupils' behaviour and effort, and pupils rise to these expectations with determination. The school has incredibly high academic aspirations for all pupils. As a result, pupils achieve well and are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school is deeply committed to the personal development and well-being of its pupils. The school ensures that all pupils have access to a rich and varied range of experiences that enhance their learning and broader development. These include visits to cultural landmarks in London and regular engagement with local facilities and schools. Pupils speak with great pride about their leadership roles and demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility. For instance, pupils relished spending time with the school chicks and learning about their life cycle.
Pupil numbers and mix
227 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near Date Palm Primary
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Al-Mizan School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Harry Gosling Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Daffodil Preparatory School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Buttercup Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Other independent school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sharifa Khatun
- Phone
- 07877134630
- Address
- 80-82 Greenfield Road, London, London, London, E1 1EJ
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- URN
- 139221
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.