Arnhem Wharf Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

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Arnhem Wharf Primary School is a primary school in Tower Hamlets for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Tower Hamlets. It ranks 58th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 June 2013, report published 11 July 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 June 2023

Inclusion lies at the heart of Arnhem Wharf. Pupils are well looked after, are safe here and treat others with respect. Pupils build strong relationships with staff and peers alike. They know they can share any worries they may have with a member of staff. All pupils feel fully included in the life of the school, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff have high expectations of pupils' learning. Leaders have designed a broad curriculum, which helps pupils to build a deep knowledge over time in most subjects. Pupils enjoy their lessons and behave well. All pupils enjoy a range of outings, which enhance the curriculum. For example, visits to the Tower of London when learning about monarchy or to the Natural History Museum to enrich their understanding of natural disasters. A wide range of activities, including coding and crochet, encourage pupils to enjoy a variety of interests. All pupils learn to play at least one musical instrument. The school provides opportunities for pupils to become leaders. Pupils elect their school council representatives, who work together to improve the school. Older children support their younger peers with reading and sports activities.

What the school should improve

  • In a few subjects, the activities that pupils complete do not match leaders' ambitious curriculum goals. As a result, in these subjects, pupils do not build their knowledge as deeply. Leaders should ensure that teachers are supported to implement the curriculum as intended.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

77 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths60%

60%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

476 pupils on roll, with places for 682

Eligible for free school meals46.6%

46.6%, 20.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language80.9%

80.9%, 59.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.1%

18.1%, 3.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan8.6%

8.6%, 2.6 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Arnhem Wharf Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Seven Mills Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good55% met the expected standard
St Edmund's Catholic School0.3 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
Harbinger Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Redriff Primary, City of London Academy0.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding89% met the expected standard
Deptford Park Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Alexandra Lundie
Address
1 Arnhem Place, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 3RP
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
URN
130352

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.