Marion Richardson Primary School
92%
Capacity
469
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Marion Richardson Primary School
Marion Richardson 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 469 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 510 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Julia Burns, it falls under Tower Hamlets local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4168th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 58 in Tower Hamlets.
Marion Richardson Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 120 applications for 58 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Marion Richardson Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Athletics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Book Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tower Hamlets, Marion Richardson 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 | Senrab Street, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 0QF |
| Headteacher | Julia Burns |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 469 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.1% |
| School Capacity | 469 / 510 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4168th of 13,686
Nationally
799th of 1,592
In London
31st of 58
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
70%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
120
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Senrab Street, London
Tower Hamlets, E1 0QF
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