The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 405
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 44.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Mr Martin Grant (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Wellington Way, Bow, London, E3 4NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStebon Primary School
Primary · 996m away
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Langdon Park Community School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Bromley Hall School
Special school · 1.4km away
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Cayley Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sir William Burrough Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wellington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wellington Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wellington Primary School?
Wellington Primary School currently has 405 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wellington Primary School take?
Wellington Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wellington Primary School?
Wellington Primary School is in London, E3 4NE, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wellington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wellington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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