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.

Tower Hamlets has 66 primary schools, of which 22 (33%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 42 rated Good — 97% of primary schools in Tower Hamlets are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Virginia Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 14 schools in Tower Hamlets. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Tower Hamlets follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

66
Total schools
22
Outstanding
33%
Outstanding rate
71.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
43.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Virginia Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Bigland Green Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
🥉 Stewart Headlam Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
4. St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
5. Globe Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
6. Mayflower Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
7. Bygrove Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
8. Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
9. Stebon Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
10. St Agnes RC Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
11. Mowlem Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
12. Wellington Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
13. Woolmore Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
14. Thomas Buxton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
15. Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
16. Columbia Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
17. Elizabeth Selby Infants' School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
20. The Clara Grant Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 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 22 (33%) 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 Virginia Primary 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?
33% of primary schools in Tower Hamlets are rated Outstanding and 64% 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.