Ben Jonson Primary School

A good community school school in Tower Hamlets. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ben Jonson Primary School.

London, E14PZ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 75.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
70.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 February 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Harford Street
Stepney
London, E14PZ
Phone
2077904110
Website
benjonson.towerhamlets.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100890
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Harford Street, Stepney, London, E1 4PZ
Website
www.benjonson.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
697 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
642
Free School Meals
33.4% (214 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.4% (41 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
75.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
16.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 106.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
71
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
642 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Brave Kind Curious Growth mindset

Tower Hamlets agreed syllabus used for RE; covers Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Hinduism, with non-religious or alternative world views such as Humanism also included.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome to Ben Jonson Primary School, emphasising a nurturing, inclusive education for children aged 3 to 11, guided by Brave, Kind and Curious values, a rich multicultural and Creative Arts-focused curriculum, and strong partnerships with families.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Choir (Year 3 upwards) Staff School Band After School Recorder Club UKS2 School Band School Choir

Sports

Dance Gymnastics Tennis Hockey

Facilities

Bright and colourful classrooms full of natural light, each equipped with an interactive whiteboard and audio system Smaller classrooms for each year group for group and individual work Large, state of the art ICT suite Specially designed art and music rooms A music room with instruments including steel pans, guitars, percussion, keyboards and two pianos A large, dividable assembly hall with high-tech audio, visual display and lighting equipment A well-stocked library A herb and planting garden A nature area with pond Two large landscaped playgrounds with climbing equipment, ball-games cage, slide, grassland and trees

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc phonics foundations for early reading VIPERS reading domains (Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval, Sequencing) for comprehension Reading Canons and extensive school library to support reading Penpals for Handwriting to develop neat and fluent handwriting (KS2) Oracy integrated across English lessons with speaking frames and drama Weekly Spanish lessons from KS1 to KS2 with focus on speaking, listening, reading and writing Computing curriculum with Google Classroom, online safety events and Interland Design and Technology taught using CUSP Primary scheme (design, make, evaluate) with attention to mechanisms, structures, textiles, foods and nutrition Forest School and outdoor learning integrated into curriculum Art and other creative subjects delivered to develop imagination and critical thinking

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club and After School Club

SEND Provision

Mental health and wellbeing provision described in three waves: Wave 1 universal (for all), Wave 2 targeted small-group or direct work with trained staff, Wave 3 specialist provision for those needing the most support. The offer emphasizes timely, personalised responses, accessibility for all groups, and ongoing reflection and adaptation; the school is not a SEMH provision.

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