John Scurr Primary School
URN: 100906 • London E1 4AX
Overview
- Name
- John Scurr Primary School
- URN
- 100906
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Maria Lewington (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02077903647
- Website
- Visit John Scurr Primary School website
- Address
-
Cephas Street, London E1 4AX
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Summary
John Scurr Primary School is a community school located in Tower Hamlets, London, catering to a mixed-gender population of 493 pupils. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the values of its namesakes, John and Julia Scurr, who advocated for equal access to education. The school aims to promote good progress and attainment for all students, supported by a dedicated workforce and active involvement from parents and governors.
The curriculum at John Scurr Primary is designed to develop various aspects of learning, focusing on core values such as Respect, Resilience, Resourcefulness, Readiness, and Reflection. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for future educational and life challenges, encouraging a growth mindset and effective communication skills.
Additionally, John Scurr Primary is dedicated to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all students can overcome barriers to learning. The school’s tailored approach aims to help every child achieve their full potential within a vibrant community context.
The curriculum at John Scurr Primary is designed to develop various aspects of learning, focusing on core values such as Respect, Resilience, Resourcefulness, Readiness, and Reflection. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for future educational and life challenges, encouraging a growth mindset and effective communication skills.
Additionally, John Scurr Primary is dedicated to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all students can overcome barriers to learning. The school’s tailored approach aims to help every child achieve their full potential within a vibrant community context.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar and Term Dates (calendar)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Equalities and Inclusion (other)
- Policies (other)
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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 470
- Pupils
- 493
- Boys
- 262
- Girls
- 231
- FSM %
- 43.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 493 | 262 | 231 | 470 | 43.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 484 | 255 | 229 | 470 | 42.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 463 | 245 | 218 | 470 | 32.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 463 | 245 | 218 | 470 | 32.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 447 | 240 | 207 | 420 | 34.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 414 | 218 | 196 | 420 | 29.80 |
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