Daffodil Preparatory School
Daffodil Preparatory School is an independent school in Tower Hamlets for pupils aged 5 to 11. It has 28 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Daffodil Preparatory School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in November 2025.
Ofsted inspection: November 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 161 - 163 Commercial Road Tower Hamlets London E1 2DA |
| Reference Number | 149148 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 28 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 67.86%
Girls: 32.14% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Daffodil Preparatory School is a new independent institution that is experiencing its first inspection. Overall, the school is categorized as 'requires improvement' in several key areas such as the quality of education, leadership, and management. While pupils enjoy their time at the school and the environment is nurturing, there are significant gaps in the identification of student learning needs, particularly for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school is taking steps to improve its curriculum and assessment practices, although there are still operational challenges that need addressing.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Dec 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 14 Jul 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 19 May 2022 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong community ethos that includes all students
- High importance placed on pupils' personal development
- Regular opportunities for pupils to experience life outside the classroom
- Effective phonics teaching for younger pupils
- Constructive engagement with parents to improve school performance
Areas for Improvement
- Inadequate identification of learning gaps in pupils' knowledge
- Insufficient support for pupils with SEND
- Policies and procedures are not consistently implemented
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Daffodil Preparatory School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Daffodil Preparatory School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Daffodil Preparatory School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in November 2025.
When was Daffodil Preparatory School last inspected by Ofsted?
Daffodil Preparatory School was last inspected in November 2025.
How many pupils does Daffodil Preparatory School have?
Daffodil Preparatory School has 28 pupils on roll.
What age range does Daffodil Preparatory School cover?
Daffodil Preparatory School for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Daffodil Preparatory School?
Daffodil Preparatory School is at 161 - 163 Commercial Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 2DA.