John Scurr Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025London, London E1 4AX · Tower Hamlets
#1074 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#6936 of 15,697 nationally
About John Scurr Primary School
John Scurr Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Tower Hamlets local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 494 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 54.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1074th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (16th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 494; capacity filled 91.5%.
There are 1547 schools in London; John Scurr Primary School ranks 775th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)72%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)42.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John Scurr Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 494
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 42.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 91.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 72%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near John Scurr Primary School
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Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Scurr Primary School a good school?
John Scurr Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 54.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1074 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John Scurr Primary School rank in London?
John Scurr Primary School ranks #1074 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #6936 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend John Scurr Primary School?
John Scurr Primary School had 494 students in 2025.
Is John Scurr Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
John Scurr Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near John Scurr Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Scurr Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.