Marner Primary School
Devas Street, Bow, London, E3 3LLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Marner 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 43rd of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2011, report published 30 November 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 November 2022
Pupils are articulate, mature and reflective. They treat each other with respect and value each other's opinions. Leaders have extremely high expectations for all pupils. They ensure that pupils understand about stereotypes and celebrate differences. Pupils behave sensibly and are excited about future opportunities here. They are extremely happy and safe. When bullying occurs, pupils are confident to report it to staff, who deal with any incidents seriously. Pupils enjoy the range of outdoor areas they can use. In early years, children use the large, well-equipped area positively. Older pupils enjoy a range of activities in the playground, such as football and tennis. The whole school makes good use of the garden and forest area. Sports coaches help pupils to use the school's climbing wall, which pupils thoroughly enjoy. Staff organise many opportunities for pupils to broaden their experiences, such as visits to museums and farms. Pupils develop their interests through many clubs, including sports, music and origami. A Saturday school run by school staff is open to all and is well attended.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders do not break down the exact knowledge they want pupils to know and remember. In these subjects, teachers are not routinely clear what they need to focus on or what they are assessing pupils against. Leaders need to clarify what they want taught in these subjects across the school, including how content builds sequentially from early years.
- The phonics programme has only recently been implemented. There are a few inconsistencies in the delivery of phonics teaching. As a result, a minority of pupils do not receive the support they need to read fluently. Leaders should ensure that all staff who support pupils' early reading implement the programme consistently.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
641 pupils on roll, with places for 705
Schools near Marner Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manorfield Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| The Clara Grant Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Old Palace Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| St Agnes RC Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 64% 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 Sarah Bowmer
- Phone
- 02079872938
- Address
- Devas Street, Bow, London, E3 3LL
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- URN
- 100912
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.