Wellington Primary School, London

In its own words: "The school opened in 1928, and has been redeveloped to improve our learning spaces and create an environment fit for learning in the 21st century. We currently have 400 pupils on roll, aged between 3 years and 11 years. To find out more about our school, click on the links opposite."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are really looking forward to welcoming our new families to Wellington Primary School. We hope this webpage helps you to feel confident and excited about your child joining Wellington's EYFS in September. This is the Welcome to Reception presentation shared with parents during the parent information meeting."

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Wellington Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% 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 80% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 53 families put Wellington Primary School as their first choice and 96 named it as one of their preferences, for 53 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Wellington Primary School are St Agnes RC Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 86% maths); Malmesbury Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 72% maths); The Clara Grant Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 84% maths); and Old Palace Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 82% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Wellington Primary School.

43.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 83.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (78%), Black (7%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 33 pupils (8.3%) received SEN support and 22 (5.6%) 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 Underground station is Bow Road Underground Station, about 150 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bow Road Station, 180 metres away.

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

The secondary schools closest to Wellington Primary School are Central Foundation Girls' School (0.2 miles), St Paul's Way Trust School (0.5 miles), Mulberry UTC (0.7 miles) and Bow School (0.7 miles).