Harry Gosling Primary School
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Capacity
416
Pupils
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Demand
About Harry Gosling Primary School
Harry Gosling Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tower Hamlets community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 416 pupils on roll. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Harry Gosling Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jameela Bhayat, it falls under Tower Hamlets local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 818th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 58 in Tower Hamlets.
Harry Gosling Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 29 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Harry Gosling Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Netball, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Gardening, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tower Hamlets, Harry Gosling Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Fairclough Street, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 1NT |
| Headteacher | Jameela Bhayat |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 416 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.3% |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 1 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
818th of 13,686
Nationally
211th of 1,592
In London
9th of 58
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
84%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
54
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fairclough Street, London
Tower Hamlets, E1 1NT
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