Sir William Burrough Primary School
Salmon Lane, Limehouse, London, E14 7PQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sir William Burrough 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 35th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 July 2025, report published 14 September 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2025
Pupils enjoy being part of this calm, purposeful school. They are happy here. One pupil typically remarked, 'Our classrooms are peaceful, and playtimes are friendly and fun.' Staff have high expectations. They have a thorough understanding of each pupil's individual needs. Pupils respond positively to the school's high expectations and achieve well. Pupils are well cared for. They feel safe at school. They know that they can approach trusted staff if they have any worries. The school takes the safety and welfare of pupils very seriously. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They adopt very positive attitudes to their learning. Pupils build strong and positive working relationships with their peers and with staff. They demonstrate respect for their teachers and one another. Pupils listen attentively during lessons. They feel a strong sense of belonging and take pride in their school. Pupils are taught to be respectful of differences and to appreciate other people. The school has made recent changes to the school's personal development programme to enrich pupils' experiences beyond the academic curriculum. For example, this year pupils have visited a local farm and museums in London. Pupils develop their talents through art projects, participation in sporting competitions and musical performances.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not have sufficient opportunities to revisit and consolidate their learning, and, therefore, pupils' recall of essential knowledge is less secure. The school should ensure that pupils are given regular opportunities to consolidate their prior learning to help them deepen and secure their understanding.
- At times, teaching does not strongly support the development of pupils' spelling and letter formation. The school should work with teachers to sharpen checks on pupils' writing.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
43 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
294 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Sir William Burrough Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Cayley Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 65% met the expected standard |
| Halley Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST, EAST LONDON
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Siobhan Fehim
- Phone
- 02079872147
- Address
- Salmon Lane, Limehouse, London, E14 7PQ
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- URN
- 137682
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.