Kobi Nazrul Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Settles Street, Whitechapel, Kobi Nazrul Primary School, London, E1 1JPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Kobi Nazrul 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 50th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 February 2016, report published 29 February 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 May 2025

Kobi Nazrul is at the heart of a diverse and welcoming community. Parents and carers speak positively about the school, valuing the care and support their children receive. Every name is known, and every child is valued. It is a warm, friendly place, where pupils and families thrive. This helps to ensure that pupils feel and are kept safe. From the moment children join the nursery, they begin to learn the importance of kindness and following simple rules. Older pupils are thoughtful and considerate, helping to create a calm and respectful environment. This reflects leaders' high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils benefit from a wide range of experiences that support the development of important personal qualities. They show empathy and responsibility when caring for the school pets, Cookie and Reggie. Pupils take pride in running the school job centre, managing applications for roles, such as leading assemblies and talk circles. These experiences help to build leadership, teamwork and communication skills. The school's culture of 'everyone is a teacher' makes every interaction a learning opportunity. In early years, children approach new activities with confidence. Staff nurture their curiosity, independence and resilience. Pupils achieve well and leave well prepared for the next stage of their education.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%

70%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

227 pupils on roll, with places for 240

Eligible for free school meals43.6%

43.6%, 17.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language100%

100%, 78.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15%

15%, 0.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Kobi Nazrul Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Date Palm Primary0.1 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Al-Mizan School0.1 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Harry Gosling Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Daffodil Preparatory School0.2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Buttercup Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Belinda King
Address
Settles Street, Whitechapel, Kobi Nazrul Primary School, London, E1 1JP
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
URN
100940

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.