Ben Jonson Primary School, London

In its own words: "Our vision is to create a school where everyone is welcomed, efforts are valued, ambition is nurtured and where the potential of every child is realised. We aim to create an inclusive school that offers an irresistible invitation to learning."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Ben Jonson Primary provides a nurturing and inclusive education for children aged 3 to 11. Located near Mile End Park and close to the City of London in Tower Hamlets, we proudly welcome children from all backgrounds, abilities, and talents."

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Ben Jonson Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 82% in Tower Hamlets and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 80% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 49 families put Ben Jonson Primary School as their first choice and 83 named it as one of their preferences, for 51 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ben Jonson Primary School are Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy (0.1 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 78% maths); Halley Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 75% reading, 86% maths); Cayley Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 85% maths); and St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths).

Ben Jonson Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

39.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 34.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (87%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 106 pupils (17.9%) received SEN support and 52 (8.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Stepney Green Station, about 560 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ernest Street, 100 metres away.

In 2024/25, Ben Jonson Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Ben Jonson Primary School are Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College (0.3 miles), Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School (0.4 miles), Morpeth School (0.5 miles) and Central Foundation Girls' School (0.6 miles).