St Edmund's Catholic School
299 Westferry Road, Millwall, London, E14 3RSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Edmund's Catholic 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 46th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2012, report published 6 December 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 January 2023
The school's Christian values permeate through all aspects of school life. Staff welcome pupils warmly each morning. Pupils treat others with kindness and respect. They readily help staff and each other and trust that staff will help them with any worries that they may have. Pupils feel happy and safe because adults have established a very caring ethos. Staff have high expectations for what pupils should achieve, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are eager to learn and do their best to work hard. Most pupils achieve well. Pupils know and understand the school rules. They behave well both in lessons and at play times. In the classroom, pupils take responsibility for their learning by listening respectfully and carrying out their learning tasks with high levels of enthusiasm. Pupils like playing with their friends and being active and healthy outdoors. They say that bullying rarely happens but, if it does, adults are quick to help. Pupils enjoy the range of activities and visits that the school offers. They particularly enjoy visits to places such as the British Museum. Leaders encourage all pupils to attend the activities offered to them, including cooking, chess, art and sports clubs. Many pupils take advantage of these opportunities.
What the school should improve
- Leaders' revised curriculums are in the early stages of implementation. In some subjects, the curriculum is not being delivered consistently and effectively by staff. Leaders should ensure that in all subjects the curriculum is implemented well. They should evaluate the impact of the curriculum on pupils' learning.
- In the subjects that have recently undergone some refinements, assessment strategies are less well developed. This means that teachers cannot be certain that pupils have understood and retained important knowledge. Leaders should make sure that assessment methods are used consistently well so that teachers can check that pupils' learning is secure.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
206 pupils on roll, with places for 225
Schools near St Edmund's Catholic School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbinger Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Canary Wharf College, East Ferry | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Seven Mills Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Cubitt Town Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amanda Ruthven
- Phone
- 02079872546
- Address
- 299 Westferry Road, Millwall, London, E14 3RS
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- URN
- 100951
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.