St Agnes RC Primary School, London
St Agnes RC Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 367th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Tower Hamlets (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Agnes RC Primary School in detail
St Agnes RC Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care, from £10 per session.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 10am, an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026 at 10am and an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026 at 10am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Tower Hamlets
Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at St Agnes RC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 82% in Tower Hamlets and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Agnes RC Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 27 families put St Agnes RC Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Agnes RC Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Agnes RC Primary School are Old Palace Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 93% reading, 82% maths); Wellington Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 75% reading, 76% maths); The Clara Grant Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 84% maths); and Marner Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 84% maths).
St Agnes RC Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Old Palace Primary SchoolWellington Primary SchoolThe Clara Grant Primary SchoolMarner Primary School
Who goes there
31.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (30%), Black (26%) and Mixed (21%).
In 2026, 51 pupils (23.8%) received SEN support and 11 (5.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
St Agnes RC Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest DLR station is Bow Church DLR Station, about 150 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bow Church Station, 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Agnes RC Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Agnes RC Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Agnes RC Primary School are Central Foundation Girls' School (0.4 miles), Bow School (0.5 miles), Harris Science Academy East London (0.5 miles) and Mulberry UTC (0.6 miles).
Central Foundation Girls' SchoolBow SchoolHarris Science Academy East LondonMulberry UTC
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Agnes is an outstanding school where children thrive academically and personally. The school provides an ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on reading, and all children - including those with additional needs - are supported to succeed. Your child will benefit from excellent behaviour and a positive, inclusive environment where they are encouraged to explore their interests and develop as responsible citizens.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious and interesting curriculum that ensures pupils develop depth of understanding and can tackle complex ideas
- Reading is a high priority with pupils very well supported to read fluently, with staff trained to implement phonics with precision
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes, with impeccable conduct and polite, helpful interactions
- Exceptional personal development with lots of opportunities for pupils to develop character, explore talents and make positive contributions to the community
- Swift identification and support of pupils with SEND, with effective adaptations ensuring they access the same ambitious curriculum
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils feeling safe and knowing they can talk to a trusted adult about worries or concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Multi-sports clubs, chess clubs, visits to Colchester Castle, visits to the Ragged School Museum, forest school, mud kitchen activities, volunteer opportunities in the local area, school council, librarian positions, playtime monitor roles
St Agnes RC Primary School is an exceptional school where pupils are nurtured and supported to achieve their very best in all areas of school life. Leaders have high expectations and aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
32.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 92% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 92% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Agnes RC Primary School
Good News Assembly20/09/26
20 Sep 2026
Good News Assembly 30/06/26
30 Jun 2026
Good News Assembly 22/06/26
22 Jun 2026
Good News Assembly 15/06/26
15 Jun 2026
Good News Assembly 08/06/26
8 Jun 2026
Good News Assembly 01/06/26
1 Jun 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Agnes RC Primary School.
- Tower Project Complex Needs Holiday Schemes200m away · Not yet graded
- Premier @360800m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Agnes RC Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Tower Hamlets's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Agnes RC Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Agnes RC Primary School is in Tower Hamlets; for families living there:
Apply to Tower Hamlets for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 287
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 48
- Children hurt
- 17
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 287 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 48 serious and 238 slight.
17 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 11 in a vehicle or otherwise.
47 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
Your chances of a place at St Agnes RC Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
180 pupils
210 places
30 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Tower Hamlets council
Places available
3,355
Applications
2,713
Got 1st preference
92.6%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Tower Hamlets council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
51
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
29.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
214
Total Pupils
106
Boys
108
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
16.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,863
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,553
Per pupil
£1524k
Total funding
£109k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.2%
Overall absence
23.8%
Persistent absence
160
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Agnes RC Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Agnes RC Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Agnes RC Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Agnes RC Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is St Agnes RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Agnes RC Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024.
What is the catchment area for St Agnes RC Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Agnes RC Primary School is oversubscribed, Tower Hamlets allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Agnes RC Primary School?
St Agnes RC Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 210 places.
How many pupils go to St Agnes RC Primary School?
St Agnes RC Primary School has around 214 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Agnes RC Primary School?
7.2% of sessions were missed at St Agnes RC Primary School in 2024/25. 23.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Agnes RC Primary School?
Apply through Tower Hamlets's coordinated admissions process, naming St Agnes RC Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Agnes RC Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Agnes RC Primary School: Tower Project Complex Needs Holiday Schemes (200m away, registered, not yet graded) and Premier @360 (800m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Agnes RC Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 287 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 48 serious and 238 slight. 17 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 11 in a vehicle or otherwise. 47 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 St Agnes RC Primary School?
St Agnes RC Primary School is at Rainhill Way, Bow, London, E3 3ER.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)