What ages does Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry take?

Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry located?

Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry is located in London, E14 3BA, Tower Hamlets.

How do I apply to Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry?

Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry have a religious character?

Yes — Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

What is the largest ethnic background at Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 37.6% of pupils at Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry: Ofsted & Catchment 2026

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Canary Wharf Primary, East FerryEst. 2011

StatePrimaryChristian

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

197 East Ferry Road, Isle of Dogs, E14 3BA

197 East Ferry Road, Isle of Dogs, E14 3BA Website 02075152328

From official sources

GoodSep 2022View full report

Ages4 - 11

Pupils298

GoodSep 2022

Ages4 - 11

Pupils298

Inspected Sep 2022 · View report

79% combined

KS2 Expected Standard

2024-25

Pupils (January 2026 census)

298

106.4% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

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Part of a trust · UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST, EAST LONDON

Part of — 7 schools across 2 local authorities; 3 of 4 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

Other schools in this trust:Sir William Burrough Primary School Cyril Jackson Primary School Canary Wharf Primary, Glenworth Canary Wharf Secondary St Paul's Way Trust School Royal Greenwich Trust School

At a Glance

Rated Good. KS2 results rapidly improving, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

Inspection: Good · 2 more facts

InspectionGood

Inspected Sep 2022

Results

Rapidly Improving

KS2 SATs Combined: 79% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

Admissions

0.8 first-choice applicants per place (Reception, 2026-27)

On the other tabs

Admissions · 0.8 first-choice applicants per place (Reception, 2026-27)

0.8 first-choice applicants per place

Source · the council's offer figures and DfE admissions statistics, 2026-27

Inspection · Good, Sep 2022 (4 years ago)

Source · Ofsted · Inspected Sep 2022

Results · KS2 SATs Combined 79% (2024-25)

Source · DfE school performance tables

Money · £8,147 spent per pupil (2024-25)

Total spending per pupil (academy accounts return)

Source · DfE financial benchmarking, 2024-25

School facts · Free · Primary · 4 - 11

Type

Free

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Christian

Principal

Ms Melisa Akis

Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Apr 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Sep 2022IMD 2025deprivation

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Key metrics · Absence 3.5% (2024-25)

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 3.5% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity298 pupils on roll — 106.4% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

School-specific Context

Catchment AreaOfficial catchment boundary publishedView the map →

Key admissions dates · Apply by Fri 15 Jan 2027

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 61 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

The area · Deprivation decile 4 of 10 (IMD 2025)

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaIsland Gardens · Tower Hamlets · Poplar and Limehouse · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 4Average

Food hygiene

Planning flood zone (ignores defences)Zone 3

Around the schoolcrime · road safety · green space · road noise · air quality

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileBelow LA average

Crimes per month 156

Tower Hamlets peer median: 413 per month

12-month total1,868

Top categories

Anti-social behaviour

549 (29%)

Violent crime

505 (27%)

Drugs

149 (8%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 248 Tower Hamlets schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)28

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m21

Nearest site11m

Includes2 public parks, 1 playing fields, 11 play spaces, 3 sports facilities, 2 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseHigh — 63.4 dB daytime, peaking at 66.2 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	15.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	8.8 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	15.0 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Data from:Inspection: Sep 2022Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Apr 2026Some data may be outdatedReport stale data

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More about Canary Wharf Primary, East FerryAdmissions rules · key facts · nearby schools

How close did you need to live?

September 2026 entry: everyone who put it first was offered a place (37 of 37); 174 applied for 44 places.

We can’t say from this how far away a family could live and still get a place.

Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry?

Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry has 298 pupils on roll.

What are Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 79% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

Canary Wharf Primary, East FerryEst. 2011

StatePrimaryChristian

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

197 East Ferry Road, Isle of Dogs, E14 3BA

197 East Ferry Road, Isle of Dogs, E14 3BA Website 02075152328

From official sources

GoodSep 2022View full report

Ages4 - 11

Pupils298

GoodSep 2022

Ages4 - 11

Pupils298

Inspected Sep 2022 · View report

79% combined

KS2 Expected Standard

2024-25

Pupils (January 2026 census)

298

106.4% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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Part of a trust · UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST, EAST LONDON

Part of — 7 schools across 2 local authorities; 3 of 4 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

At a Glance

Rated Good. KS2 results rapidly improving, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

Inspection: Good · 2 more facts

InspectionGood

Inspected Sep 2022

Results

Rapidly Improving

KS2 SATs Combined: 79% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

Admissions

0.8 first-choice applicants per place (Reception, 2026-27)

On the other tabs

Admissions · 0.8 first-choice applicants per place (Reception, 2026-27)

0.8 first-choice applicants per place

Source · the council's offer figures and DfE admissions statistics, 2026-27

Inspection · Good, Sep 2022 (4 years ago)

Source · Ofsted · Inspected Sep 2022

Results · KS2 SATs Combined 79% (2024-25)

Source · DfE school performance tables

Money · £8,147 spent per pupil (2024-25)

Total spending per pupil (academy accounts return)

Source · DfE financial benchmarking, 2024-25

School facts · Free · Primary · 4 - 11

Type

Free

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Christian

Principal

Ms Melisa Akis

Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Apr 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Sep 2022IMD 2025deprivation

See more of Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry

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Key metrics · Absence 3.5% (2024-25)

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 3.5% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity298 pupils on roll — 106.4% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

School-specific Context

Catchment AreaOfficial catchment boundary publishedView the map →

Key admissions dates · Apply by Fri 15 Jan 2027

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 61 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

The area · Deprivation decile 4 of 10 (IMD 2025)

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaIsland Gardens · Tower Hamlets · Poplar and Limehouse · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 4Average

Food hygiene

Planning flood zone (ignores defences)Zone 3

Around the schoolcrime · road safety · green space · road noise · air quality

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileBelow LA average

Crimes per month 156

Tower Hamlets peer median: 413 per month

12-month total1,868

Top categories

Anti-social behaviour

549 (29%)

Violent crime

505 (27%)

Drugs

149 (8%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 248 Tower Hamlets schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)28

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m21

Nearest site11m

Includes2 public parks, 1 playing fields, 11 play spaces, 3 sports facilities, 2 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseHigh — 63.4 dB daytime, peaking at 66.2 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	15.2 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	8.8 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	15.0 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Data from:Inspection: Sep 2022Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Apr 2026Some data may be outdatedReport stale data

Export available on Pro

Spotted something wrong?

Data sourced from DfE GIAS, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

More about Canary Wharf Primary, East FerryAdmissions rules · key facts · nearby schools

How close did you need to live?

September 2026 entry: everyone who put it first was offered a place (37 of 37); 174 applied for 44 places.

We can’t say from this how far away a family could live and still get a place.

Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry?

Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry has 298 pupils on roll.

What are Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 79% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

Canary Wharf Primary, East FerryEst. 2011

At a Glance

On the other tabs

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileBelow LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

How close did you need to live?

Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry: key facts

Canary Wharf Primary, East FerryEst. 2011

At a Glance

On the other tabs

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileBelow LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

How close did you need to live?

Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry: key facts

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Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry

Canary Wharf Primary, East FerryEst. 2011

The answers

Quick summary

At a Glance

On the other tabs

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileBelow LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

How close did you need to live?

Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry: key facts

Canary Wharf Primary, East FerryEst. 2011

The answers

Quick summary

At a Glance

On the other tabs

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

School-specific Context

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileBelow LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

How close did you need to live?

Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry: key facts

Contact the school directly

Nearby schools within 5 km

Explore nearby

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