Canary Wharf College, East Ferry
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
317
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Free schools
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The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(21/09/2022)
Full Report - All Reports
69%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
197 East Ferry Road
Isle of Dogs
London
E14 3BA
02075152328

School Description

Pupils are proud of their school. It is at the heart of the community. Pupils really like the way that everyone gets on well with each other. Those who join the school from other places, including from different countries, settle in quickly. They feel valued and cared for. Pupils behave well. They are keen to learn. Pupils said that bullying is not tolerated in this school. If it happens, teachers sort things out properly so that any problems are resolved. This helps to make the school a happy and friendly place to be. Pupils enjoy a wide variety of activities when the school day ends. They particularly like clubs and the sports competitions, including swimming and cross-country running. Leaders are ambitious for pupils’ learning and achievement. They, together with other staff, encourage pupils to do their best and work hard. Pupils are well prepared for their next steps, including the move to secondary school when the time comes.

Canary Wharf College, East Ferry Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating

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“Excellent primary”

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"> Fab school. Amazing staff. Happy son doing amazingly well academically and socially. Often a school may not be the right one. I guess this happened to IODMum who I’ve seen on 2 sites now being incredibly vocal in her opinions. I’d suggest when looking for a school, visit the school, speak to parents and view when kids arrive and leave....
“Great school, supported by a real sense of community”

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"> Canary Wharf College turned out to be a fantastic choice for a primary school. It has strong leadership, good teaching, and a great community. Over three years at the school, our experience has been overwhelmingly positive. Classes are small with 20 children, this is good to build the child's confidence and creates a good environment of learning. Inclusiveness is a key part of the ethos at CWC and it is clearly visible at events such as Sports day. Club activities are excellent and plentiful. Having to prepare a packed lunch is a real downside though. It should also be noted that the longer school days mean longer holidays, which can be both a logistical challenge and the key to cheaper vacations.
“Self-serving school”

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"> I agree with Dee's review. I am a parent in one of their schools. It has been the worst mistake and very stressful. The school is closed more than it is open - Pupils have 18 weeks holiday a year and staff have 13 weeks holiday and yet they are not ready for the start of term...?! If your child has any SEN, then definitely avoid as this school will not support and would rather call you and your child a liar when you have the audacity to expect the school to deliver on what they said they would. They have no regard for statutory requirements. They expect parents to be at arms length as they are the experts. Oh, sure you can get involved in the Parents group but don't question the teaching, lack of support, etc as you won't get anywhere and will get even less support than before. It is a self serving school. I'm sure staff know when a child is being failed but most are young, inexperienced and they are not going to speak up for you. There are better schools out there.
“Best school I could have hoped for”

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"> This is a fantastic community school, with a 50% Christian intake but welcoming applications from children of all faiths or no faith and providing an excellent and well rounded education for all, regardless of background. My daughter has just finished year six, and her younger brother is also at the school - they are both very happy, have good (and nice!) friends, and have thrived academically. The teaching standard is universally high, and any problems are dealt with quickly. The perceived 'exclusivity' of the school is unfair, within both categories of place ('faith' and 'community' places), distance from the school is the key - if the Christian ethos prevents certain demographics from applying, then it is not the school that is being narrow in its selection but those people choosing not to apply.
“Failing the most vulnerable children in the community”

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"> In my opinion, the comes across as very elitist and lacking in support of the most vulnerable children in the community. From experience with the school, I don't believe they promote inclusion. The governing body lacks independence. Furthermore, the intake of students on pupil premium highlights the schools exclusivity when compared to other local schools in the same catchment area.
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Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>69, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 100 responses up to 05-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 100 responses up to 05-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 100 responses up to 05-07-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>67, "strongly_agree"=>10, "agree"=>4, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 100 responses up to 05-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>51, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 100 responses up to 05-07-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>30, "strongly_agree"=>30, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 100 responses up to 05-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>14} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 05-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 100 responses up to 05-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 100 responses up to 05-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 100 responses up to 05-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 100 responses up to 05-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 100 responses up to 05-07-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>49, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 100 responses up to 05-07-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>87, "no"=>13} UNLOCK Figures based on 100 responses up to 05-07-2023

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