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OutstandingMixedLast inspected 31/10/2017

Mowlem Primary School

Primary · Community school · Tower Hamlets · E2 9HE
Pupils
226
Capacity
210
FSM %
38.9%
EAL %
84%
KS2 R+W+M
72%
About this school

Mowlem Primary School is a community school mixed primary school located in Tower Hamlets, London (E2 9HE). It has 226 pupils and a capacity of 210.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, Mowlem Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils at Mowlem Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — above the national average of approximately 65%. 12% 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: above-average proportion of pupils (38.9%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 84% 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
12%
Reading
72%
Maths
88%
Writing
88%
Grammar & Punctuation
84%
English as Additional Language
84%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
62%
Girls
83%
Gender gap: 21.0 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)
56%
Non-disadvantaged
81%
Gap
-13pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughTower Hamlets
PhasePrimary
TypeCommunity school
AddressMowlem Street, London, E2 9HE
Telephone2082496880
URN100914
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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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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