Schools across Tower Hamlets
Local authority · 115 schools across 5 towns
115
66 primary · 17 secondary
46,311
89% capacity used
30
11 outstanding · 19 good
51,879
5,568 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
79.5%
KS2 Maths
79.5%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
3,209 spare places
Secondary Schools
2,098 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
7.1%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
20.4%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
87
2024/25
Absence trend across Tower Hamlets schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
39%
Plans Issued
593
Assessment Requests
887
Tribunal Cases
17
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
54
Lodged
(1.5%)
49
Heard
1
Successful
(2%)
Primary (infant classes)
49
Lodged
(1.5%)
44
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
176
Lodged
(4.4%)
154
Heard
4
Successful
(3%)
Total
230
Lodged
(3.0%)
203
Heard
5
Successful
(3%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.