"Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development permeates everything the school does." Ofsted
It takes a village to raise a child
A life well lived is one with purpose and ours is to serve our children and instil a love of learning and a search for truth. This learning journey is not one we undertake on our own. It takes a village to raise a child. It takes our community to educate ours. We look forward to your partnership on this road with us.
We are a happy, diverse, dynamic community, rooted in a rich past with a bright, exciting future. Nearby Queen Mary University is just a walk away, as is City Airport, and from Canary Wharf to Shoreditch and Brick Lane, opportunities for our children abound. Read more about our vision here
Fanoula Smith. Executive Headteacher
Your child's growing mind
Philosophy for Children
Not so much Plato and Wittgenstein as learning how to engage in balanced argument in an increasingly polarised world. P4C shifts the dynamic in the classroom to embrace the child's perspective.
Storytelling
Understanding the core structure of stories helps children not only in reading and writing, but in all other areas of the curriculum and in personal communication.
A Green Oasis
Children plant and harvest vegetables and fruits, feed the chickens and turn the compost! The school is an oasis of vegetation in the heart of the inner city.
Worship at St Saviour's
Opportunities for prayer and reflection
Christian values underpin everything we do. We have regular worship within the school day, and have very close ties with our local church, All Saints. We also welcome those of other faiths, believing that the structure that faith provides can benefit all.
Excellent: SIAMS 2023
"The Christian vision at St Saviour’s has a striking impact on the everyday life of the school. Staff and governors understand the urgency and importance of protecting their pupils and promoting their best interests."
Find out what makes our school outstanding
Music teachers from iRock came into the school and our children played and sang in their very own rock band. Watch the video to see more.
Our children have made videos celebrating the lives of people who have stood up for what they think is important and made a difference. More
Think Equal is an initiative working for change in education to end the discriminatory mindset and the cycle of violence across our world and ensure positive life outcomes for all our children. More.
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Our Story
Poplar has a fascinating history, and the story or St Saviour’s is a mirror for the themes that have shaped life here since Victorian times. The original building in Northumbria Street was built in 1865. Rising high above the slums around, it was intended as a beacon of learning and advancement in a notoriously poor area. Damaged by air raids in the Blitz, the old school was finally demolished and a new building erected in Chrisp Street in the 1950’s. Read more about our history here and on the British History Online website here.