Columbia Primary School
URN: 100897 • London E2 7RG
Overview
- Name
- Columbia Primary School
- URN
- 100897
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Oliver Woodward (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Columbia Road, London E2 7RG
Summary
Columbia Primary School is a two-form entry community school located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, serving children aged 3 to 11. With a current enrolment of 427 pupils, the school has a capacity of 450 and reflects the diverse, multi-ethnic community it serves. A significant percentage of students, 24%, are eligible for free school meals, highlighting the school's commitment to inclusivity and support for all families.
The school places a strong emphasis on creativity and collaboration within its curriculum, encouraging pupils to engage actively in their learning while respecting individual differences. Columbia Primary School's values—passion for learning, fairness, quality, creativity, collaboration, and readiness for the future—are integral to its ethos and are celebrated through various school activities, including weekly assemblies.
As of September 2024, Columbia Primary School has joined the LETTA Trust, enhancing its collaborative efforts to provide quality education. The school aims to foster an environment where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them to become responsible and active citizens in their communities.
The school places a strong emphasis on creativity and collaboration within its curriculum, encouraging pupils to engage actively in their learning while respecting individual differences. Columbia Primary School's values—passion for learning, fairness, quality, creativity, collaboration, and readiness for the future—are integral to its ethos and are celebrated through various school activities, including weekly assemblies.
As of September 2024, Columbia Primary School has joined the LETTA Trust, enhancing its collaborative efforts to provide quality education. The school aims to foster an environment where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them to become responsible and active citizens in their communities.
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Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Tower Hamlets
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 427
- Boys
- 201
- Girls
- 226
- FSM %
- 24.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Avon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 427 | 201 | 226 | 450 | 24.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 427 | 201 | 226 | 450 | 24.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 437 | 209 | 228 | 450 | 26.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 437 | 209 | 228 | 450 | 26.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 446 | 227 | 219 | 450 | 22.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 440 | 223 | 217 | 450 | 23.90 |
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