Old Palace Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Old Palace Primary School creates an inclusive, calm learning environment where pupils are eager to learn and demonstrate exceptional behaviour and respect for one another. The school provides a wealth of enrichment opportunities including visits to museums, galleries, theatres and the Essex countryside that bring learning to life. The early years provision is outstanding, giving children a strong foundation for their future education.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary behaviour throughout the school with consistent application of behaviour policy
- Ambitious, well-organised curriculum from Reception to Year 6 with regular checks on pupil progress
- Outstanding early years provision that prepares children effectively for future learning
- High-quality enrichment opportunities including museum visits, theatre trips, and residential visits
- Strong focus on reading with high-quality books and effective phonics teaching for most pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff lack sufficient subject knowledge in the new phonics programme, particularly in Key Stage 1 and Year 3
- Reading books are not always well-matched to individual pupils' phonics levels in a few cases
- Some pupils progress to new books before they are ready, affecting reading fluency and confidence
- Parent communication could be improved according to feedback from a few families
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with well-trained staff who recognise signs of abuse, take prompt action on concerns, and work in close partnership with external agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
Museum visits, gallery visits, place of worship visits, West End theatre trips, residential visits to Essex countryside (Years 3-5), school council, sports ambassador roles
Old Palace Primary School is a Good rated school that celebrates diversity and promotes an inclusive learning environment. The school has Outstanding behaviour and attitudes, and an exceptionally well-planned early years provision.
At a Glance
30.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 83% to 93%. Maths has declined from 88% to 82%. Writing has remained stable at around 86%.
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
28.6
KS2
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
386 pupils
420 capacity
34 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(105)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.27829%
Overall absence
12.68012%
Persistent absence
347
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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