The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 226
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Ms Julia Burns (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
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Mowlem Street, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9HE
Town setting
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Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Date Palm Primary
Independent · 2.1km away
Madani Secondary Girls' School
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Kobi Nazrul Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Wapping High School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Daffodil Preparatory School
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Mowlem Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mowlem Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mowlem Primary School?
Mowlem Primary School currently has 226 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mowlem Primary School take?
Mowlem Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mowlem Primary School?
Mowlem Primary School is in London, E2 9HE, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mowlem Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mowlem Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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