Smithy Street Primary School
URN: 100941 • London E1 3BW
Overview
- Name
- Smithy Street Primary School
- URN
- 100941
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 55.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Edith Philipsen (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Smithy Street, London E1 3BW
Summary
Smithy Street Primary School is a community school located in Tower Hamlets, London, with a current enrolment of 420 pupils and a capacity for 450. The school serves a mixed-gender population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. With 16.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of its community.
The curriculum at Smithy Street Primary is designed to foster a love of learning and to equip students with essential skills for their future. The school prioritises a holistic approach, integrating academic excellence with social and emotional development. Teachers work collaboratively to ensure that every child receives personalised support tailored to their individual needs.
As part of the local community, Smithy Street Primary engages with families and local organisations to enhance educational opportunities and promote community involvement. The school values strong partnerships with parents and encourages their active participation in school life, fostering a sense of belonging and shared responsibility for children's education.
The curriculum at Smithy Street Primary is designed to foster a love of learning and to equip students with essential skills for their future. The school prioritises a holistic approach, integrating academic excellence with social and emotional development. Teachers work collaboratively to ensure that every child receives personalised support tailored to their individual needs.
As part of the local community, Smithy Street Primary engages with families and local organisations to enhance educational opportunities and promote community involvement. The school values strong partnerships with parents and encourages their active participation in school life, fostering a sense of belonging and shared responsibility for children's education.
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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
- 420
- Boys
- 225
- Girls
- 195
- FSM %
- 16.30
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2020-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 420 | 225 | 195 | 450 | 16.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 420 | 225 | 195 | 450 | 16.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 420 | 225 | 195 | 450 | 16.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 420 | 225 | 195 | 450 | 16.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 420 | 225 | 195 | 450 | 16.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 420 | 225 | 195 | 450 | 16.30 |
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