Mayflower Primary School
104%
Capacity
407
Pupils
4.1x
Demand
About Mayflower Primary School
Mayflower 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 407 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 390 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Dee Bleach, it falls under Tower Hamlets local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1987th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 58 in Tower Hamlets.
Mayflower Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 215 applications for 52 places, making it 4.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 72 were first-preference applications.
Mayflower Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 13 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Mayflower Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Eco Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tower Hamlets, Mayflower 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 | Upper North Street, London, Tower Hamlets, E14 6DU |
| Headteacher | Dee Bleach |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 407 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.5% |
| School Capacity | 407 / 390 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (7 Dec 2022): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1987th of 13,686
Nationally
444th of 1,592
In London
17th of 58
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
78%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
215
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
72 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Upper North Street, London
Tower Hamlets, E14 6DU
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