Arnhem Wharf Primary School
75%
Capacity
511
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Arnhem Wharf Primary School
Arnhem Wharf Primary School, a state primary in Tower Hamlets, holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. The school’s most telling academic metric is its Key Stage 2 combined expected standard in reading, writing and maths, which sits at 63%. This is below the local authority average of 71%, placing the school 46th out of 58 primaries in Tower Hamlets and in the bottom half nationally. While the school is oversubscribed, with 117 applications for 52 places in 2025/26, the data suggests that for families prioritising top-tier academic outcomes, there are stronger-performing options nearby, such as Canary Wharf College, Glenworth, which tops the local rankings.
Looking closer at the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the picture is mixed. In maths, 80% of pupils reached the expected standard and the average score was 105, which is solid. Reading and writing expected rates were lower at 66% and 71% respectively. At the higher standard, just 11% of pupils achieved the combined benchmark, though individual subject rates were slightly higher: 22% in reading, 20% in writing and 18% in maths. The school’s average scores in reading and maths both sit at 105, which is in line with the national average. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is difficult to assess how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. The school’s overall ranking score of 63 reflects these modest outcomes compared with local peers.
Arnhem Wharf offers a broad range of facilities including a library, sports hall, gymnasium, forest school, art studios and a chapel, alongside a strong sports programme covering netball, football, gymnastics, cricket, swimming and athletics. Clubs include choir, coding and gardening. The school provides for a wide range of special educational needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. With nursery provision for three-year-olds, it suits families looking for an all-through primary with good pastoral and enrichment offerings, though those focused on high academic performance may want to consider the nearest Outstanding-rated school, Mayflower Primary, which is under two kilometres away.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 1 Arnhem Place, London, Tower Hamlets, E14 3RP |
| Headteacher | Alexandra Lundie |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 511 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.9% |
| School Capacity | 511 / 682 (75% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6875th of 13,686
Nationally
1150th of 1,592
In London
46th of 58
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
117
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
49 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian65.4%
- Mixed8.6%
- White British6.1%
- White (other)5.1%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
21
Total schools
18
Oversubscribed
15
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arnhem Wharf Primary School
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Contact Information
1 Arnhem Place, London
Tower Hamlets, E14 3RP
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