Harry Gosling Primary School
Fairclough Street, London, E1 1NTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Harry Gosling 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 56th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 31 January 2013, report published 1 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 February 2023
Pupils are proud to be part of the school's long history. They have positive attitudes to learning. Pupils are happy and kept safe here. The atmosphere around the school is calm and purposeful. This is because there are clear and consistent routines and high expectations from staff. Pupils are courteous and polite. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is impressive. Pupils understand what bullying is. They are not worried about bullying because it rarely happens and if it does, they know that adults will listen to them and act quickly, so it stops. Pupils have a good understanding of right and wrong. They work hard to demonstrate the school's values of responsibility and teamwork. Everyone is celebrated here. This includes those of other faiths and those in all different kinds of families. Pupils are keen and thoughtful learners. For example, pupils in Year 6 remember key information from a history topic on migration. They confidently explain the importance of the Windrush and anti-discrimination laws. Leaders encourage pupils to take on roles of responsibility. Leaders listen to pupils and value their opinions. For example, school council representatives and leaders worked together on the school's behaviour policy to make it even better.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, activities do not consistently match leaders' intended curriculum. This means that pupils are not able to learn the key skills and knowledge that leaders intend. Leaders should make sure that activities link closely to the knowledge and skills that they want pupils to know and remember.
- Sometimes, in phonics, adults do not correct errors quickly enough. This means that sometimes pupils do not learn from the mistakes they make. Leaders should make sure that adults address errors quickly, so pupils learn to read with fluency.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
407 pupils on roll
Schools near Harry Gosling Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Buttercup Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Date Palm Primary | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Daffodil Preparatory School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Al-Mizan School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Willis
- Phone
- 02074811650
- Address
- Fairclough Street, London, E1 1NT
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- URN
- 131737
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.