St Agnes RC Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

St Agnes RC Primary School currently has around 207 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 34.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.2%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 28.5%. african pupils make up about 16.4% , followed by other white at 13%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Rainhill Way, London, E3 3ER
Website: https://www.st-agnes.towerhamlets.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02089803076
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Tower Hamlets
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Ciara Manning
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100949

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 235
Number of Pupils: 207
Number of Boys: 102
Number of Girls: 105

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British28.50%59
African16.40%34
Other White13.00%27
White and Black Caribbean7.70%16
Other Mixed6.80%14
Caribbean5.80%12
Other (any other ethnic group)3.90%8
White and Black African2.90%6
White and Asian2.90%6
Indian2.40%5
Bangladeshi1.90%4
Other Asian1.90%4
Unclassified1.90%4
Chinese1.40%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)1.40%3
Irish0.50%1
Other Black0.50%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (3.5)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.0)
Maths: Above Average (2.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
74%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
70%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
22%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
14%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Childrens House Nursery School
92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL
4out of 4 178 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Harry Roberts Nursery School
Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ
- not rated 1,698 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School
Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ
- not rated 1,713 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rachel Keeling Nursery School
Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS
- not rated 2,149 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Alice Model Nursery School
14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ
4out of 4 2,257 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Agnes RC Primary School
Rainhill Way , Bow E3 3ER
4out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Old Palace Primary School
St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT
3out of 4 340 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Wellington Primary School
Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE
4out of 4 476 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Clara Grant Primary School
Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU
- not rated 701 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Clara Grant Primary School
Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU
3out of 4 701 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Central Foundation Girls' School
Bow Road , E3 2AE
3out of 4 748 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Bow School
44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW
3out of 4 856 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harris Science Academy East London
Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU
- not rated 867 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
East London Science School
The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU
- not rated 929 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Mulberry UTC
64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU
- not rated 1,115 yd University technical college Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
East London Arts & Music
Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA
- not rated 819 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF
- not rated 1,571 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London Academy of Excellence
Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ
- not rated 1,935 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
New City College
Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF
- not rated 2,292 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cordwainers College
182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE
- not rated 3,196 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bobby Moore Academy
1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE
3out of 4 1,116 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Way Trust School
125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT
3out of 4 1,174 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Way Trust School
125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT
- not rated 1,174 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
School 21
Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ
- not rated 2,161 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Chobham
40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD
- not rated 2,720 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Opal College London
Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE
- not rated 156 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Christian Hearts Academy
221 Bow Road , E3 2SJ
- not rated 289 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Cherry Trees School
68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA
- not rated 296 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Ian Mikardo School
60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF
- not rated 511 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ian Mikardo High School
60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF
3out of 4 511 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.