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Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Outstandinggraded 08/11/2022Ages 3–11647 pupilsDoes not apply
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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 08/11/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence19.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher30.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS83%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals48.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language38.9%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)7%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)8%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
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