St Saviour's Church of England Primary School, London
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 614th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 6,110th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Tower Hamlets (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School in detail
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: ""St Saviour’s Church of England Primary is an inspirational and highly inclusive school." Ofsted 2025 Jesus calls us to a full life in mind, body, heart and spirit. We believe the purpose of education is to nurture and enable every child to flourish and shine as a unique child of God."
Coming up: an open day on Monday 16 November 2026 and an open day on Monday 23 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Tower Hamlets
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at St Saviour's Church of England 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 rose from 70% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put St Saviour's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 44 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Saviour's Church of England Primary School are Lansbury Lawrence Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 81% maths); Manorfield Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 84% reading, 87% maths); Bygrove Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 93% maths); and Mayflower Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 90% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Saviour's Church of England Primary School.
Lansbury Lawrence Primary SchoolManorfield Primary SchoolBygrove Primary SchoolMayflower Primary School
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Saviour's Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 83% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).
Who goes there
44.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 27.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (39%), Mixed (25%) and Asian (15%).
In 2026, 62 pupils (31.3%) received SEN support and 16 (8.1%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Langdon Park, about 250 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fawe Street (->n), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Saviour's Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Saviour's Church of England Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Saviour's Church of England Primary School are Langdon Park Community School (0.2 miles), St Paul's Way Trust School (0.4 miles), Bow School (0.6 miles) and Harris Science Academy East London (0.9 miles).
Langdon Park Community SchoolSt Paul's Way Trust SchoolBow SchoolHarris Science Academy East London
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 1 year agoThis judgement is from May 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Saviour's excels at helping children get off to a flying start from Nursery through a carefully structured curriculum that prioritises reading and mathematics. The school creates confident, articulate pupils who become well-rounded individuals through a rich wider curriculum including art, sport, and museum visits. Teachers demonstrate expert subject knowledge and provide precise support for any pupils who fall behind, ensuring all children thrive.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on early reading and mathematics with pupils who fall behind receiving precisely targeted support
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum across all subjects, including excellent provision in physical education and music
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and conduct with minimal disruption to learning
- Expert subject knowledge among teachers who choose activities allowing pupils to gain secure knowledge as they progress
- Highly inclusive approach that welcomes all pupils and embeds school values in all aspects of work
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching adaptations for pupils with SEND are not consistently informed by the school's agreed approaches, meaning some pupils are not supported as well as they could be
- Attendance strategies are not reaching some pupils effectively, with levels of absence remaining high for certain pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, anti-bullying ambassadors, eco-warriors, art, sport, museum visits, swimming, choir, breakfast club, after-school club
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School is an inspirational and highly inclusive school where pupils thrive in their learning, behave exceptionally, and achieve well. The school has successfully maintained the high standards from its previous outstanding inspection.
At a Glance
44.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
40 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 79% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
26.7
Infant (KS1)
24.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Newsletter 02/10
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter 25/09
25 Sep 2026
Newsletter 18/09
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter 11/09
12 Sep 2026
Newsletter 04/09
5 Sep 2026
Newsletter 13/07
13 Jul 2026
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Before and after school care
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Tower Hamlets
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Saviour's Church of England Primary School.
- St Saviour's Extended ProvisionAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Saviour's Church of England 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
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You apply to the council where you live. St Saviour's Church of England 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
- 133
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 21
- Children hurt
- 19
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 133 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 21 serious and 112 slight.
19 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 15 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
20 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
190 pupils
201 places
11 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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
62
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
39.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
198
Total Pupils
97
Boys
101
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
16.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,449
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,391
Per pupil
£1655k
Total funding
£123k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.9%
Overall absence
23.0%
Persistent absence
174
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 Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Saviour's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Saviour's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is St Saviour's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Saviour's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Saviour's Church of England 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 Saviour's Church of England Primary School?
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Saviour's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Saviour's Church of England Primary School average 23.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Saviour's Church of England Primary School?
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School has around 198 pupils on roll. 45% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Saviour's Church of England Primary School?
7.9% of sessions were missed at St Saviour's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 23% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Saviour's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Tower Hamlets's coordinated admissions process, naming St Saviour's Church of England 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 Saviour's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: St Saviour's Extended Provision (registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near St Saviour's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 133 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 21 serious and 112 slight. 19 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 15 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 20 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 Saviour's Church of England Primary School?
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School is at Chrisp Street, Poplar, London, E14 6BB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)