Mowlem Primary School
108%
Capacity
226
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Mowlem Primary School
Mowlem 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 226 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 210 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, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9086th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 53rd out of 58 in Tower Hamlets.
Mowlem Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 30 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Mowlem Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Cricket, Rounders, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tower Hamlets, Mowlem 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 | Mowlem Street, Bethnal Green, London, Tower Hamlets, E2 9HE |
| Headteacher | Julia Burns |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 226 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.9% |
| School Capacity | 226 / 210 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (31 Jan 2024): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9086th of 13,686
Nationally
1349th of 1,592
In London
53rd of 58
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
56%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mowlem Street, Bethnal Green, London
Tower Hamlets, E2 9HE
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