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GoodMixedLast inspected 20/02/2024

Ben Jonson Primary School

Primary · Community school · Tower Hamlets · E1 4PZ
Pupils
631
Capacity
697
FSM %
44.4%
EAL %
67%
KS2 R+W+M
72%
About this school

Ben Jonson Primary School is a community school mixed primary school located in Tower Hamlets, London (E1 4PZ). It has 631 pupils and a capacity of 697.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, Ben Jonson Primary School was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils at Ben Jonson Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — above the national average of approximately 65%. 18% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 68%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a high proportion of pupils (44.4%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 67% speak English as an additional language. Tower Hamlets is one of London's most diverse boroughs.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)72%
National average ~65%3-year average: 68%
Higher Standard
18%
Reading
87%
Maths
84%
Writing
81%
Grammar & Punctuation
87%
English as Additional Language
67%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
72%
Girls
73%
Gender gap: 1.0 percentage points — girls ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
71%
Non-disadvantaged
74%
Gap
2pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughTower Hamlets
PhasePrimary
TypeCommunity school
AddressHarford Street, London, E1 4PZ
Telephone2077904110
URN100890
Area House Prices — Tower Hamlets · 2024
Median price
£490k
Average price
£570k
Annual change
+2%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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Ofsted ratings updated monthly — if this school was recently inspected, run download_ofsted.py or check reports.ofsted.gov.uk directly.
KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
House prices & rental are borough-level 2024 estimates. About our data →
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