William Davis Primary School
Community primary school in London (Tower Hamlets).
KS2 RWM expected
83%
▲ 21pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
91%
▲ 16pp England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
91%
▲ 17pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
87%
▲ 15pp England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
94.1%
▼ 1pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
15.1
▼ 5.6 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
46.4%
▲ 22pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
63%
151 / 240 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
William Davis is very much a school for its community and of its community. Situated in the heart of vibrant Shoreditch, we are inclusive and diverse; a place where all are welcomed and valued and...
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
17 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Early Reading
- English
- Mathematics
- EYFS
- Personal Development
- Sports Funding
- The Hawksmoor Project
- Recruitment
- Anning Class
- Macintosh Class
- Maathai Class
- Johnson Class
- King Class
- Behaviour and Relationships
- William Davis' Wraparound Care
- Mirzakhani EYFS
and 1 more
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 100943
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Constituency
- Bethnal Green and Stepney
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chris Smith | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Siobhan Freeman | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Hasina Begum | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Joanne Clensy | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Ann O' Reilly | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Charlotte Sophie Barrington | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Harriet Foster | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mohammad Rahman | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Ms Joytun Akther | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Ms Sharmin Aktar Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record