Woolmore Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Woolmore Primary School excels at creating an inclusive, supportive environment where all pupils are valued and encouraged to succeed. The headteacher's strong leadership ensures rigorous systems are in place to support disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs, helping them make good progress. Teaching at its best is engaging and exciting, encouraging pupils to take an active part in their own learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong headteacher with clear vision and relentless pursuit of excellence
- Good quality teaching that engages pupils and encourages active learning
- Pupils make good progress from their starting points, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs
- Good behaviour, attendance and punctuality across the school
- Effective support systems for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent quality of feedback from teachers - pupils don't always know how to improve their work
- Some teachers don't have consistently high expectations, particularly for the most able pupils
- Middle leaders' roles need further development to monitor school quality effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - pupils know how to keep themselves safe in a range of situations.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, sports competitions, charity work, Tower Hamlets Youth Sports Foundation activities
Woolmore Primary School is a good school with strong leadership and good teaching quality. The headteacher leads with high expectations and ambition for all pupils in the community.
At a Glance
49.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 86%. Maths has remained stable at around 91%. Writing has improved from 74% to 78%.
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
28.1
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
23
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
652 pupils
660 capacity
8 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(108)
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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
6.51516%
Overall absence
19.27273%
Persistent absence
550
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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