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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Outstandinggraded 08/11/2022Ages 3–11647 pupils
Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London, within the Tower Hamlets local authority. The school has around 647 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/11/2022, Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in London can view Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 08/11/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)77%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)21%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score108
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake48.0%
Free school meals48.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language38.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled93%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.8%
Attendance93.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher30.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence19.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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