Seven Mills Primary School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 3-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Malabar Street
Isle of Dogs
London
E14 8LY
Phone 02079872350
Reference Number 100931

Seven Mills Primary is a welcoming primary school that serves its local community effectively. The quality of education is strong, with pupils benefiting from an engaging curriculum and ample opportunities to enrich their learning, such as musical performances and trips. The dedication of teachers and the positive atmosphere contribute to a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and respected, allowing them to thrive academically and personally. However, some inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and methods of checking pupils' understanding indicate areas for improvement, suggesting that while the school performs well overall, certain adjustments are needed to ensure every pupil builds a solid foundation of knowledge and skills.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 228
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 52.63%
Girls: 47.37%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 50%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 74.6%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 26.9
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 29
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 27.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 18 12 30
2 17 13 30
3 14 14 28
4 12 16 28
5 13 13 26
6 14 14 28

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 6.1%
African 5.7%
Mixed, Other 5.7%
White & Black (Caribbean) 2.6%
Indian 1.8%
White, Other 1.3%
White & Asian 0.9%
Caribbean 0.9%
Chinese 0.4%
White & Black (African) 0.4%
Irish 0.4%
Pakistani 0.4%
Asian, Other 0.4%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 11 Jul 2023
Date Report
11 Jul 2023 School inspection:
23 Jan 2018 Short inspection
14 Jan 2014 Full inspection:
17 May 2012 Full inspection:
07 Jan 2011 Interim assessment
07 Jul 2008 Full inspection:
23 Feb 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Engaging curriculum enriched with wider opportunities.
  • High levels of expertise in teaching early reading.
  • Strong support for pupils with SEND.
  • High respect and positive behavior among older pupils.
  • Early years provision effectively teaches routines and social skills.
  • Pupils develop a love of reading and enjoy a wide range of books.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding can lead to knowledge gaps.
  • Curriculum in some foundation subjects lacks clarity on key knowledge.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 55%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 14%

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 105
Maths 104

Progress Scores

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.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 3.7
Writing 0.7
Maths 3.9

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
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Second Preference 8 0
Third Preference 6 0
From another Local Authority 1 0

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