Date Palm Primary, London
Date Palm Primary is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Date Palm Primary in detail
Date Palm Primary in its own words
In its own words: "Our mission is to sustain a joyful, supportive environment where children feel secure to evolve intellectually, socially, emotionally, culturally, spiritually, and physically to their fullest capacity. Utilising all available resources, we strive to deliver unparalleled educational experiences tailored to individual needs."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Date Palm Primary are London East Academy (under 0.1 miles, Good); Al-Mizan School (under 0.1 miles, Good, selective); Madani Secondary Girls' School (0.1 miles, Good); and Daffodil Preparatory School (0.2 miles).
London East AcademyAl-Mizan SchoolMadani Secondary Girls' SchoolDaffodil Preparatory School
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Date Palm Primary (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 86% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (82%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 9 pupils (4%) received SEN support and 7 (3.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Aldgate East, about 340 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The East London Mosque, 160 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Date Palm Primary excels at creating an exciting, supportive learning environment where children thrive academically and personally. The school has incredibly high academic aspirations and provides pupils with a rich range of experiences - from cultural visits to hands-on learning like caring for school chicks - that broaden their understanding of the world. Staff are dedicated to each child's success, quickly identifying any gaps in learning and providing tailored support.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge year on year with excellent progress across all subjects
- Expert teaching of early reading with phonics starting in Reception and strong support for pupils who fall behind
- Exceptional personal development programme with rich experiences including visits to cultural landmarks, residential trips, and diverse after-school clubs
- Staff quickly identify and support pupils with SEND, working closely with parents and external agencies
- Warm, respectful relationships between staff and pupils, with high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with robust systems in place to promote pupils' safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Sewing, debate, British Sign Language clubs, residential trips for Years 5 and 6 with bushcraft, canoeing and fire lighting, daily book sharing
Date Palm Primary is an outstanding independent primary school in Tower Hamlets with an Islamic ethos, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. Pupils arrive eager to learn, feel happy and safe, and achieve well across all areas of the curriculum.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
22 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Date Palm Primary
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 487
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 68
- Children hurt
- 12
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 487 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 68 serious and 418 slight.
12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
81 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Tower Hamlets is 231 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
227 pupils
300 places
73 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Tower Hamlets council
Places available
3,059
Applications
2,716
Got 1st preference
79.1%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All secondary applications across Tower Hamlets council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
7.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
227
Total Pupils
107
Boys
120
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Date Palm Primary
What is Date Palm Primary's Ofsted rating?
Date Palm Primary was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2025.
Does Date Palm Primary meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in April 2025, Date Palm Primary met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Date Palm Primary?
Date Palm Primary has around 227 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Date Palm Primary?
Date Palm Primary is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Date Palm Primary?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 487 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 68 serious and 418 slight. 12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 81 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Tower Hamlets is 231 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Date Palm Primary?
Date Palm Primary is at 80-82 Greenfield Road, London, London, E1 1EJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)