Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Wrights Road, Bow, London, E3 5LDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Old Ford 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 13th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2022, report published 20 December 2022
- 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 8 November 2022
Pupils enjoy school enormously. They said that learning is 'fun' because they 'discover new things' and lessons make their brains 'work fast'. Leaders make sure that the broad curriculum gives pupils the knowledge and self-confidence to achieve exceptionally well. Pupils live the values of the school. They are encouraged to develop a strong sense of integrity, contribute fully to the school's community and to achieve excellence in all that they do. All the staff are highly ambitious for their pupils. This extends to everything the school does, from developing pupils' knowledge of subjects to promoting high standards of behaviour. Pupils behave impeccably. They are extremely polite and courteous, respecting everyone equally. The school promotes pupils' well-being and safety very well. Pupils said that there is hardly any bullying and know that it will be dealt with fairly if it does happen. Staff resolve any issues effectively. Pupils are kept safe and feel safe. Everyone's work to develop pupils' personal development is ingrained across the school. Leaders and staff do everything with purpose and conviction. This means that pupils receive a first-class education and that the importance of learning is reinforced at every opportunity. As a result, pupils do extremely well and are prepared successfully for the next stage of their lives.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
85 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
660 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olga Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| Chisenhale Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Malmesbury Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Wellington Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| Lauriston School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% 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
- Mr Kevin Jones
- Phone
- 02089801503
- Address
- Wrights Road, Bow, London, E3 5LD
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- URN
- 140096
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.