Tower Bridge Primary School
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Fair Street London SE1 2AE |
| Phone | 02074072959 |
| Reference Number | 100813 |
Description
betaTower Bridge Primary School, located at SE1 2AE, is a vibrant member of The Bridges Federation, a partnership composed of three distinct schools in central London. The federation includes Tower Bridge Primary, Snowsfields, and Robert Browning, each of which actively promotes a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop their individual strengths and thrive academically and personally.
Established in February 2014, Tower Bridge Primary School has been recognized for exceptional results in reading at Key Stage 2, ranking among the top 1% of primary schools in England in this category for the year 2018. Notably, the commendable performance of Tower Bridge Primary was acknowledged in a letter from the Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP and Rt Hon Nick Gibb MP.
The school fosters a culture where pupils are well-behaved, polite, and enjoy their learning, developing an enquiring mind and personal qualities conducive to their success. Tower Bridge Primary also places a strong emphasis on promoting respect for nationalities and cultures, equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful global citizens.
The school is situated near the Thames and the Tower of London, embracing fascination and diversity in the culturally rich area it calls home. Surrounded by attractions such as the Shard, Bermondsey Street, the historic East Street Market, Tate Modern, and the London Eye, the school's environment reflects the city's lively and diverse character.
Kate Wooder serves as the Executive Headteacher of The Bridges Federation, developing innovative and engaging curriculums that build upon children's interests and foster creativity, while leveraging excellent ICT opportunities to support and extend learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 181 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.13%
Girls: 51.87% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 30 |
| 4 | 28 |
| 5 | 26 |
| 6 | 29 |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2019-11-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-09 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-01-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-03-03 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-11-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-11-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-18 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-06-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-05-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-01-10 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-10-04 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-05-17 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-02-23 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2005-10-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-09-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Snowsfields Primary School
Kirby Grove, London, SE1 3TD |
0.28 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
George Row, Bermondsey, London, SE16 4UP |
0.38 miles |
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Grange Primary School
Webb Street, London, SE1 4RP |
0.45 miles |
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Beormund Primary School
Crosby Row, Long Lane, London, SE1 3PS |
0.48 miles |
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St James' Church of England Primary School
Old Jamaica Road, Bermondsey, London, SE16 4SU |
0.51 miles |
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Hermitage Primary School
Vaughan Way, London, E1W 2PT |
0.54 miles |
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Boutcher Church of England Primary School
93 Grange Road, Bermondsey, London, SE1 3BW |
0.55 miles |
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Riverside Primary School
Janeway Street, London, SE16 4PS |
0.56 miles |
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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
Little Dorrit Court, Redcross Way, London, SE1 1NJ |
0.68 miles |
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Redcross Way, Southwark, London, SE1 1HG |
0.72 miles |
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St James CofE Primary School
Grotto Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8PL |
0.74 miles |
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Wellclose Square, Stepney, London, E1 8HY |
0.76 miles |
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
St Mark Street, Wapping, London, E1 8DJ |
0.79 miles |
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Charles Dickens Primary School
Toulmin Street, London, SE1 1AF |
0.81 miles |
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The Aldgate School
St James's Passage, Duke's Place, London, EC3A 5DE |
0.82 miles |
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Imperial Oak Preparatory School
134a New Kent Road, London, SE1 6TU |
0.89 miles |
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English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
Flint Street, London, SE17 1RB |
0.9 miles |
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Victory Primary School
Elba Place, Rodney Road, London, SE17 1PT |
0.91 miles |
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Surrey Square Primary School
Surrey Square, Walworth, London, SE17 2JY |
0.92 miles |
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Harry Gosling Primary School
Fairclough Street, London, E1 1NT |
0.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Harris Academy Bermondsey
55 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TZ |
0.63 miles |
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St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School
New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AN |
0.65 miles |
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The Charter School Bermondsey
Keeton's Road, London, SE16 4EE |
0.73 miles |
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Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road, London, SE1 6AG |
0.74 miles |
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David Game College
31 Jewry Street, London, EC3N 2ET |
0.77 miles |
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THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL
148-150 &167 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5TY |
0.8 miles |
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Spa School, Bermondsey
Monnow Road, London, SE1 5RN |
0.82 miles |
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Haberdashers' Borough Academy
94B Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 0EX |
0.87 miles |
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Ark Walworth Academy
Shorncliffe Road, London, SE1 5UJ |
0.97 miles |
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City of London Academy (Southwark)
240 Lynton Road, London, SE1 5LA |
1 miles |
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South Bank University Academy
Trafalgar Street, London, SE17 2TP |
1.05 miles |
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London Enterprise Academy
81-91 Commercial Road, Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 1RD |
1.07 miles |
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The Complete Works
1st Floor, Universal House, 88-94 Wentworth St, London, E1 7SA |
1.09 miles |
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Jamiatul Ummah School
56 Bigland Street, Shadwell, London, E1 2ND |
1.1 miles |
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Wapping High School
153 Commercial Road, London, Not applicable, E1 2DA |
1.13 miles |
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Madani Secondary Girls' School
Myrdle Street, London, E1 1HL |
1.14 miles |
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Madani Girls' School
77 Evington Valley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5LL |
1.14 miles |
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Mulberry School for Girls
Richard Street, Commercial Road, London, E1 2JP |
1.14 miles |
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London East Academy
46 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, London, E1 1JX |
1.18 miles |
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Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School
118 St George's Road, London, SE1 6EX |
1.28 miles |