Harbinger Primary School
Cahir Street, London, E14 3QPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Harbinger 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 60th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 November 2023
Leaders have developed a welcoming culture in the school. Staff know their pupils extremely well. Working relationships between staff and pupils are very positive. Pupils feel a strong sense of community. They are happy, safe and feel valued. There are high expectations for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This includes in early years where there are no limits or barriers to children's achievements. Pupils are enthusiastic, kind and enjoy learning. Pupils are well behaved during lessons and around the school site. They help to support positive behaviour in the school through roles including anti-bullying ambassadors and playground buddies. In early years, children are highly motivated and demonstrate high levels of self-control. All pupils in the school attend a range of outings every year which help to widen pupils' cultural experiences. These include visits to museums, galleries and places of worship. Pupils also have the opportunities to develop their leadership skills through groups including the student council, eco leaders and writing for the school paper, the 'Harbinger Chronicle'.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, teaching does not consistently check pupils' understanding and identify misconceptions. This means that sometimes pupils are not fully ready to learn new content and commit knowledge, including subject-specific vocabulary, to their long-term memory. The school should develop the expertise of all teachers so that any gaps in pupils' understanding are identified and addressed in a timely way.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
300 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Harbinger Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Catholic School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Canary Wharf College, East Ferry | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Cubitt Town Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 63% met the expected standard |
| Seven Mills Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% 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 Nimesha Nagahawatte
- Phone
- 02079871924
- Address
- Cahir Street, London, E14 3QP
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- URN
- 100904
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.