Wellington Primary School

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

Wellington Way, Bow, London, E3 4NEOpen in maps

Wellington 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 28th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 December 2023, report published 28 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 December 2023

Pupils thrive in this nurturing, aspirational and exceptional school. Leaders have the highest expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Their relentless focus on providing the best possible quality of education enables children in the school to excel. Pupils work very hard every day to achieve highly. Staff know their pupils and care for them very well. They work tirelessly to keep pupils safe. Leaders are hugely committed to the children and their families. They go above and beyond to provide a great deal of support for the community. For instance, the school set up a local food bank, which has received significant recognition, including from the king. Parents and carers highly praise the school's work. The provision for pupils' personal development is impressive in its breadth and quality. Pupils are prepared well for life in modern Britain and supported to be successful in their later lives. Pupils attend two residential trips over Years 5 and 6. They also take part in a young enterprise scheme and work week with a local law firm to prepare them for future employment.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

55 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths71%

71%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

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

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

396 pupils on roll, with places for 450

Eligible for free school meals43.9%

43.9%, 17.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language83.1%

83.1%, 61.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.3%

8.3%, 6.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.6%

5.6%, 0.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wellington Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Agnes RC Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding73% met the expected standard
Malmesbury Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
The Clara Grant Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good80% met the expected standard
Old Palace Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Marner Primary School0.5 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
Mr Martin Grant
Phone
02089802413
Website
wellington.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Address
Wellington Way, Bow, London, E3 4NE
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
URN
100927

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.