Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Tower Hamlets 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 114 schools across Tower Hamlets. Updated with 2025–26 data.

114

Total schools

Outstanding

29%

Outstanding rate

71.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

43.6

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Childrens House Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Columbia Market Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Alice Model Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	London East Alternative Provision Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Gatehouse School Not applicable	—	95	View school
6.	Phoenix School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
7.	Beatrice Tate School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
8.	Stephen Hawking School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
9.	Virginia Primary School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
10.	Bigland Green Primary School Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
11.	Stewart Headlam Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
12.	St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
13.	Globe Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
14.	Mayflower Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
15.	Bygrove Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
16.	Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
17.	Stebon Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
18.	St Agnes RC Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
19.	Mowlem Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
20.	Wellington Primary School Primary	Outstanding	83	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Tower Hamlets?

There are 114 primary & secondary schools in Tower Hamlets, of which 33 (29%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Tower Hamlets?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Tower Hamlets is Childrens House Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Tower Hamlets?

Primary and secondary school applications in Tower Hamlets are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Tower Hamlets council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Tower Hamlets?

29% of primary & secondary schools in Tower Hamlets are rated Outstanding and 57% are rated Good. 85.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.