Twilight - 10th December 2025
As noted on the school calendar on our website, on Wednesday 10th December the school will close at 1pm to facilitate our parent/carer meetings. This will be an opportunity for you to meet with your child's class teacher to discuss their progress..
4th December 2025
Parent Carer Meetings – Wednesday 10th December
On Wednesday 10th December, the school will be closed from 1pm onwards to facilitate our parent/carer meetings. This will be an opportunity for you to meet with your child's class teacher to discuss their progress in class this academic year
18th November 2025
Twilight on Wednesday 19th November (school closure at 1pm)
As written on the school calendar on our website, on Wednesday 19th November the school will be closing at 1pm to facilitate an INSET session for our staff.
18th November 2025
Free language classes for young explorers
Tower Hamlets are offering young people in the borough the chance to learn their heritage languages and explore new languages.
17th October 2025
New Dates Year 6 Residential Information Meeting - September 2025
We are excited to be inviting our Year 6 cohort for 2025/26 to our residential trip to Woodrow High House from Monday 2nd February to Wednesday 4th March 2025.
6th October 2025
School meals and Packed Lunches
At Sir William Burrough, we are committed to helping our children to lead active and healthy lives. As part of this, we encourage all children to eat a variety of healthy foods whilst they are in school.
2nd October 2025
Olive Primary Welcome Leaflet
We are excited to announce that Olive Dining is Sir William Burrough's new catering provider!
2nd October 2025
Challenge Time - Autumn 2025
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for allof your support in developing your children's maths fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills at Sir William Burrough Primary School.
2nd October 2025
Year 6 Residential Information Meeting - 2025/26
We are excited to be inviting our Year 6 cohort for 2025/26 to our residential trip to Woodrow High House from Monday 9th March to Wednesday 11th March 2025.
1st October 2025
Curriculum Workshop and Classroom Tour
We are delighted to invite you to our Curriculum Workshops and tours of your child's classroom.
30th September 2025
Flu Immunisation
Prevent your child from being seriously ill this winter! Vaccinating is crucial in protecting them and vulnerable friends and family from flu.
30th September 2025
Twilight on Thursday 25th September
As written on the school calendar on our website, on Thursday 25th September the school will be closing at 1pm to facilitate an INSET session for our staff.
17th September 2025
Letter to Parents regarding OFSTED
We are writing to you today with news of the incredible Ofsted report that has just been finalised. As you may be aware, when the school was last visited by an inspection team in 2022 it was judged to be Requires Improvement.
9th September 2025
School applications are now open
Don’t miss the deadlines for admission to secondary, primary and nursery schools.
4th September 2025
Inspection of Sir William Burrough Primary School by Ofsted
We have just told your child's school that we will inspect it on 02 July 2025. The lead inspector will be Rebekah Iiyambo. We are writing to you because we would like to know what you think about the school. Please take a few minutes to read...
1st July 2025
British Athlete Visit - Tuesday 17th June
We are excited to share that on Tuesday 17th June, we will be welcoming Saffron Severn, a British Rhythmic Gymnast Athlete, to our school for a very special event.
17th June 2025
KS1 Sports Day - Thursday 19th June
We are delighted to invite you to our KS1 Sports Day, which will take place on Thursday, 19th June, from 1:45pm to 3:15pm on the school playground.
17th June 2025
EYFS Sports Day - Monday 23rd June
We are delighted to invite you to our EYFS Sports Day (Nursery and Reception), which will take place on Monday 23rd June, from 1:45pm to 3:15pm in the school playground.
17th June 2025
Summer Fayre - 10th July 2025
Friends of Sir William Burrough are hosting a fun-filled afternoon with games and food!
4th June 2025
School Library Refurbishment- Grand Opening
We are delighted to share some exciting news with you- our school library has been beautifully refurbished and is now ready to welcome our children into an inspiring, vibrant space ready for reading, learning and discovery. This refurbished space pro
4th June 2025
Year 4 - Multiplication Tables Check
We would like to inform you that, as part of the National Curriculum, the Government introduced a "Multiplication Tables Check" for Year 4 children, which has been in place since June 2020. This check aims to assess whether children know their times
4th June 2025
Mayors Letter to Families - Spring 2025
Delivering universal free school meals (UFSM) in London’s primary schools has been one of my proudest achievements. I am delighted that all primary school children in state-funded schools will continue to receive free school meals for as long as I am
4th June 2025
Year 1 - Phonics Screening Check
In June, Year 1 children nationally take part in the statutory Phonics Screening Check, to check that they can read sounds in words accurately. This year’s Phonics Screening Check will take place over the course of two weeks between Tuesday 3rd June
4th June 2025
Leadership update at Sir William Burrough Primary School
Dear Parents and Carers, Leadership update at Sir William Burrough Primary School I am writing to you today with news that we have successfully appointed David Hodges into the role of Head of School. In his role as Senior Deputy Headteacher...
9th May 2025
DEAR Time Timetable - Summer 2025
Dear Parents and Carers, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your support in developing your children’s reading at Sir William Burrough Primary School. As part of our reading culture at Sir William Burrough
9th May 2025
Sports Day
Dear Parents and Carers, We are pleased to announce that Sports Day for Years 3-6 will be held at Mile End Stadium on Monday 19th May 2025. Further information regarding our EYFS and KS1 Sports Days will be shared with you at a later date.
9th May 2025
Breakfast and Afterschool Club - Summer Term
As this term comes to a close, thank you for your support with changes to the school day timings and collection and pick up locations. Your support and feedback are appreciated and helps our school leaders to provide your children with a settled star
28th March 2025
Ramadan letter- All families 2025
The special month of Ramadan will soon begin. We understand this is an important time for many of our families and children and we look forward to sharing this special time with you.
7th March 2025
Parent Communication - February 2025
Update on Communication: Parent Survey Results, School Day Consultation and FoSWB
7th March 2025
Holiday Childcare Easter Scheme 2025
The Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Easter 2025 Scheme is now open for bookings for working parents’ resident in the borough, and for vulnerable referrals.
7th March 2025
Access to Fostering Scheme
Are you curious about becoming a Foster Carer, but need support with the process?
7th March 2025
Family Fun Sheet
The wonderful thing about this activity is that there are so many resources you can use that are lying around the house!
7th March 2025
Challenge Time - Spring 2025
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your support in developing your children’s maths fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills at Sir William Burrough Primary School.
7th March 2025
Leadership changes at Sir William Burrough
In recent months I know that you have received a number of letters from myself and the school regarding changes at SWB.
5th August 2024
Dates for INSET days and Twilights in 2024/25
I am writing to you today with an update regarding the dates and times of the next academic year’s INSET days and Twilight sessions.
5th August 2024
Newsletter - 12th June 2024
We would like to inform you that Eid parties will take place on Tuesday 18th June, school will be providing the children with popcorn, crisps and a juice.
5th August 2024
End of Term Letter - 19th July 2024
I am writing to you today with a series of announcements, but also to say thank you to everyone at SWB for welcoming me so warmly into your community.
