Located in London, The Clara Grant Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Clara Grant Primary School currently has around 427 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.5% boys and 51.5% girls. Around 53.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a bangladeshi background (81%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Knapp Road, London, E3 4BU |
| Website: | www.claragrant.towerhamlets.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02079874564 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Tower Hamlets |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Rubel Aloum |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144699 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/05/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 467 |
| Number of Pupils: | 427 |
| Number of Boys: | 207 |
| Number of Girls: | 220 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.3% | 8.2% |
| Bangladeshi | 81.00% | 346 |
| Other Mixed | 4.00% | 17 |
| Other White | 3.50% | 15 |
| African | 3.50% | 15 |
| White British | 2.10% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 1.40% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 5 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| 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 | 571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marner Primary School Devas Street , Bow E3 3LL | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 4out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Primary School Wyvis Street , Poplar E14 6QD | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| 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 | 875 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 539 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onelab College 7 Corsican Square , E3 3YD | - not rated | 127 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 429 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | - not rated | 647 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 | 647 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Opal College London Bow House , 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.