St Agnes RC Primary School, London

Outstanding
Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Roman Catholic
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~400m)Possible (~572m)Unlikely (~744m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Ciara Manning
Pupils:214 / 235 capacity
LA:Tower Hamlets
Phone:02089803076
Address:Rainhill Way, Bow, London, E3 3ER
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall

URN:100949
UKPRN:10071699
Diocese:Archdiocese of Westminster
Constituency:Stratford and Bow
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

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

33.5%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-14ppMaths-6ppWriting-10pp

Reading has declined from 100% to 86%. Maths has declined from 92% to 86%. Writing has declined from 92% to 82%.

Class Sizes

24.8

Avg class size

23.0

Infant (KS1)

25.0

KS2

5

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Bow Church DLR Station
150m · 2 min walk
Bow Church Station
160m · 3 min walk
Bow Road Underground Station
437m · 7 min walk

Bus Stops

Bow Church Station (Stop B)
133m · 2 min walk
Bow Bus Garage (Stop C)
135m · 2 min walk
Bow Church (Stop J)
141m · 2 min walk
Bow Road (Stop S)
200m · 3 min walk
Rounton Road (Stop V)
225m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

91%

Near capacity

214 pupils

235 capacity

21 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:26,206

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Tower Hamlets

Low demand0.84x oversubscription

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(106)

Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

7.24169%

Overall absence

23.75%

Persistent absence

160

Enrolments

Authorised5.92984%
Unauthorised1.31185%
Persistent (10%+)23.75%
Severe (50%+)0.625%

Absence trend

4.01824%
18/19
3.57811%
20/21
7.04445%
21/22
7.44205%
22/23
5.70494%
23/24
7.24169%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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