Wellington Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Wellington Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive community where pupils are happy, well cared for and feel safe. The school has invested in excellent reading resources and teaches phonics effectively. Teachers carefully track each child's progress and provide tailored support to help all pupils, whether they need extra help or additional challenge, to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading provision with high-quality materials, skilled guided reading, and effective phonics teaching
- Careful monitoring of pupil progress with tailored provision for all groups including lower-attaining and most able pupils
- Effective safeguarding arrangements with detailed records and robust recruitment practices
- Thematic curriculum enabling pupils to transfer key literacy and numeracy skills across subjects
- Positive pupil attitudes to learning and considerate, respectful behaviour towards each other
Areas for Improvement
- Most able pupils in Reception and Year 1 not always challenged enough in writing activities
- Pupils who are confident in phonics and high frequency words need more opportunities to practise these skills in their writing
- Persistent absence for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (though related to complex medical issues)
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with detailed high-quality records, robust recruitment checks, strong staff understanding of child protection procedures, and swift referrals through close working relationships with key agencies.
Wellington Primary School continues to be good. The leadership team has maintained quality education since the previous inspection in 2012, with an effective headteacher and strong governing body.
At a Glance
43.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 80% to 75%. Maths has remained stable at around 76%. Writing has remained stable at around 78%.
Class Sizes
25.1
Avg class size
20.6
Infant (KS1)
27.6
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
396 pupils
450 capacity
54 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Tower Hamlets
Places available
3,480
Applications
2,918
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
97.9%
Primary admissions across Tower Hamlets (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.30895%
Overall absence
15.14196%
Persistent absence
317
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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