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Ben Jonson Primary School

Goodgraded 20/02/2024Ages 3–11631 pupilsDoes not apply
London, E1 4PZ
Tower Hamlets

Ben Jonson Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London, within the Tower Hamlets local authority. The school has around 631 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/02/2024, Ben Jonson Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in London can view Ben Jonson Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in London (E1 4PZ), Ben Jonson Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 20/02/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.9%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence17.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals39.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language34.7%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)9%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)1%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

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