Mowlem Primary School, London

In its own words: "Welcome to Mowlem Primary School. This is a happy, safe and successful place of learning and we want to build a long and rewarding relationship with you. We believe we can only do our very best, when we all work together in genuine partnership with you and the wider community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "This is a happy, safe and successful place of learning and we want to build a long and rewarding relationship with you. We believe we can only do our very best, when we all work together in genuine partnership with you and the wider community."

In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Mowlem Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% 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 63% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Mowlem Primary School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 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 Mowlem Primary School are St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School (0.1 miles); St John's Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 72% reading, 68% maths); Globe Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 93% maths); and London Fields Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 89% maths).

Mowlem Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

42.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 56.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (79%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 40 pupils (18%) received SEN support and 14 (6.3%) 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.

Mowlem Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Cambridge Heath Station, about 250 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cambridge Heath Station, 210 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Mowlem Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Mowlem Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Mowlem Primary School are Oaklands School (0.4 miles); City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park (0.5 miles); Morpeth School (0.6 miles); and Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (0.6 miles).