Harry Gosling Primary School, London

In its own words: "At Harry Gosling Primary School, our ethos is rooted in the belief that every child is entitled to a high-quality education that provides equal access to knowledge, skills, opportunities, and aspirations. We are committed to nurturing the life chances, dignity, and personal growth of every individual in our care. Our approach to education goes beyond academic excellence."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my pleasure to welcome you to Harry Gosling Primary School, a place where every child is valued, nurtured, and encouraged to achieve their fullest potential. Our school is more than just a place of learning-it is a vibrant community where warmth and kindness guide everything we do."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Harry Gosling Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 82% in Tower Hamlets and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 85% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Harry Gosling Primary School as their first choice and 63 named it as one of their preferences, for 43 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 Harry Gosling Primary School are Kobi Nazrul Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 97% reading, 83% maths); English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 84% reading, 79% maths); and Bigland Green Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 90% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Harry Gosling Primary School.

40.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 58% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 52 pupils (12.8%) received SEN support and 26 (6.4%) 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 Aldgate East, about 360 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Henriques Street, 120 metres away.

In 2024/25, Harry Gosling Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Harry Gosling Primary School are London Enterprise Academy (0.1 miles), Wapping High School (0.2 miles), Mulberry School for Girls (0.3 miles) and Mulberry Academy London Dock (0.3 miles).