The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 651
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 48.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Ms Sarah Bowmer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Devas Street, Bow, London, E3 3LL
Town setting
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Langdon Park Community School
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Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Culloden Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
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Stebon Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bygrove Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Marner Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Marner Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marner Primary School?
Marner Primary School currently has 651 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marner Primary School take?
Marner Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Marner Primary School?
Marner Primary School is in London, E3 3LL, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marner Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Marner Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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