Kobi Nazrul Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Kobi Nazrul is a warm, inclusive school where children thrive academically and personally. The school excels at developing confident readers through excellent phonics teaching and carefully matched books, while offering an ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge progressively. Teachers encourage discussion and independent thinking, preparing pupils extremely well for secondary school and life in modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Reading is prioritised from nursery with carefully matched books and regular phonics assessment - pupils become fluent, confident readers
- Ambitious, coherently designed curriculum that is carefully sequenced, helping pupils build knowledge progressively across subjects
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and strong attendance, with school going above and beyond to support families facing barriers
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the same ambitious curriculum and make strong progress
- Rich programme of visits and experiences (Tower of London, Thames Barrier, Weavers Fields) that deepen understanding beyond the classroom
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Poetry slam competition, school job centre (leading assemblies, talk circles), visits to Tower of London, Thames Barrier, Weavers Fields and other local places of interest, care for school pets (Cookie and Reggie)
Kobi Nazrul Primary School is a diverse and welcoming community where every child is known, valued and kept safe. Evidence from this inspection suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
45.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
23 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80%. Maths has declined from 90% to 80%. Writing has declined from 86% to 73%.
Class Sizes
25.4
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
9
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
227 pupils
240 capacity
13 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)
Inspection History(11)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.16846%
Overall absence
18.57923%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Kobi Nazrul Primary School
London Enterprise Academy
Madani Secondary Girls' School
London East Academy
Wapping High School
Mulberry School for Girls
The Complete Works
OMG Education
Jamiatul Ummah School
London Islamic School
Swanlea School
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