St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation
Leopold Street, Bow, London, E3 4LAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation is a primary school in Tower Hamlets for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Tower Hamlets. It ranks 57th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 April 2016, report published 19 May 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 March 2025
This is a caring and nurturing school. Staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and attitudes towards learning, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils meet these expectations with enthusiasm. They are attentive in lessons, work hard and achieve well, particularly in the core subjects. The school has established clear behaviour routines. From the early years onwards, little time in lessons is lost to learning as pupils are eager to do their best. Pastoral support is a real strength. Pupils feel safe in school. They speak confidently and can name adults they can talk to if they ever feel worried. Relationships between pupils and adults are strong. Pupils know they are always listened to and valued. Pupils appreciate the broad range of wider activities, including trips and visits. They hold positions of responsibility, such as eco-warriors, anti-bullying ambassadors and prayer and worship leaders. This helps pupils develop their confidence and leadership skills. Playtimes are happy and sociable times which pupils enjoy because of the range of physical and sports activities available. Pupils also love lunchtimes and comment on the smell of freshly baked bread and healthy choice of foods on offer daily.
What the school should improve
- In relation to a small number of subjects, the school has not ensured that teachers have the knowledge and skills they need to deliver the new curriculum consistently well. As a result, in these subjects, pupils do not build their knowledge as well as they could. The school should ensure that teachers receive the support they need to teach the ambitious curriculum well.
- Rates of persistent absence for pupils, including those who are disadvantaged and with SEND, continue to be high. This means pupils miss important learning. The school should continue to strengthen its work with families and external agencies to ensure that pupils attend school more regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
180 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stebon Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Halley Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
| Cayley Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Fanoula Smith
- Phone
- 02079874624
- Address
- Leopold Street, Bow, London, E3 4LA
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- URN
- 100958
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.