Best Primary Schools in Tower Hamlets 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 66 schools across Tower Hamlets. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

30%

Outstanding rate

71.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

43.6

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Canary Wharf College, East Ferry Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
🥈	Mayflower Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
🥉	Bigland Green Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
4.	Globe Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
5.	Bygrove Primary School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
6.	St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
7.	Canary Wharf College, Glenworth Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
8.	Old Palace Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
9.	Blue Gate Fields Junior School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
10.	Manorfield Primary School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
11.	Stewart Headlam Primary School Primary	Good	77	View school
12.	Mowlem Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
13.	Cyril Jackson Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
14.	Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
15.	William Davis Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school
16.	St Agnes RC Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
17.	Stepney Park Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
18.	Bangabandhu Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
19.	St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	70	View school
20.	Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy Primary	Good	70	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Tower Hamlets?

There are 66 primary schools in Tower Hamlets, of which 20 (30%) 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 Canary Wharf College, East Ferry. 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?

30% of primary schools in Tower Hamlets are rated Outstanding and 65% 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.