Sir William Burrough Primary School

About Sir William Burrough Primary School

Sir William Burrough Primary School is an academy converter in Tower Hamlets, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 326 pupils on roll. It is part of UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST, EAST LONDON. At the end of Key Stage 2, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 87.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Tower Hamlets →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

326 / 360 (91%)

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 July 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Salmon Lane, Tower Hamlets, Tower Hamlets, E14 7PQ

Phone

02079872147

Headteacher

Siobhan Fehim

Website

https://sirwilliamburrough.info/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sir William Burrough Primary School?

Sir William Burrough Primary School is an academy converter in Tower Hamlets, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Sir William Burrough Primary School have?

Sir William Burrough Primary School has 326 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sir William Burrough Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

74% of pupils at Sir William Burrough Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Sir William Burrough Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sir William Burrough Primary School is part of UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST, EAST LONDON.

Where is Sir William Burrough Primary School?

Sir William Burrough Primary School is located at Salmon Lane, Tower Hamlets, Tower Hamlets, E14 7PQ.