Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, inclusive community where every child feels valued and supported to achieve their best. The teaching is excellent - particularly in reading and maths - with staff skilfully adapting lessons to meet individual needs. Pupils benefit from a rich range of experiences beyond the classroom that broaden their horizons and develop their confidence as well-rounded learners.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge exceptionally well from early years through to Year 6
- Expert support for pupils with SEND and those in the deaf support base, helping them learn with confidence
- Excellent phonics teaching with structured scheme and high-quality staff training
- Impeccable pupil behaviour with clear expectations and strong teaching of social and emotional skills
- Stimulating enrichment opportunities including social dining, leadership roles, and meaningful responsibilities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders maintaining an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Well-being ambassadors, pupil managers, school council, social dining experiences
Culloden Primary is a calm and joyous school where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe. It has been judged as outstanding across all key areas including quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership.
At a Glance
36.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
HI - Hearing Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
20 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 78% to 83%. Maths has remained stable at around 84%. Writing has remained stable at around 77%.
Class Sizes
26.2
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
18
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
623 pupils
630 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Tower Hamlets
Places available
3,480
Applications
2,918
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
97.9%
Primary admissions across Tower Hamlets (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.28821%
Overall absence
20.30361%
Persistent absence
527
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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