Harry Gosling Primary School
London, E1 1NT · Tower Hamlets · primary school
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54th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.4/10 against 1,656 of them, against 4.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harry Gosling Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the breakfast club? How does the school maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Harry Gosling Primary School
Overview
Harry Gosling Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "calm and purposeful" atmosphere where pupils are "happy and kept safe." Leaders have established a well-structured curriculum that enables pupils to build knowledge over time, with particular success in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils display "positive attitudes to learning" and are "courteous and polite," with behaviour described as "impressive."
- Reading is a clear priority; children learn phonics from Reception and read with "enthusiasm and developing fluency."
- In mathematics, pupils confidently apply calculation skills through problem-solving and regularly revisit previously learned skills.
- Teachers effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they can access learning alongside classmates.
- Staff feel valued, with leaders ensuring workload is "manageable" and providing support to improve practice.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, activities do not consistently match the intended curriculum, meaning pupils may not learn key skills and knowledge.
- In phonics, adults sometimes fail to correct errors quickly enough, preventing pupils from learning from their mistakes.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff reporting concerns quickly and leaders taking swift action to ensure pupils are safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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