Marner Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Marner Primary School currently has around 651 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.5% boys and 49.5% girls. Around 48.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a bangladeshi background (70.4%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Devas Street, London, E3 3LL
Website: http://www.marnerprimary.com
Telephone: 02079872938
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Tower Hamlets
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Sarah Bowmer
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100912

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/11/2011

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 705
Number of Pupils: 651
Number of Boys: 329
Number of Girls: 322

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 24.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Bangladeshi70.40%458
African9.70%63
White and Asian2.90%19
Other White2.90%19
Other (any other ethnic group)2.60%17
Other Mixed2.30%15
White British1.80%12
Indian1.50%10
Pakistani1.40%9
White and Black Caribbean1.10%7
Caribbean1.10%7
White and Black African0.90%6
Chinese0.60%4
Other Asian0.50%3
Unclassified0.30%2
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (2.2)
Writing: Above Average (2.2)
Maths: Well Above Average (4.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
71%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
70%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
9%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
14%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Childrens House Nursery School
92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL
4out of 4 559 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School
Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ
- not rated 1,205 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harry Roberts Nursery School
Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ
- not rated 1,994 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Oasis Nursery School
Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET
- not rated 2,112 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre
Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT
4out of 4 2,237 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Marner Primary School
Devas Street , Bow E3 3LL
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Manorfield Primary School
Wyvis Street , Poplar E14 6QD
3out of 4 571 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Clara Grant Primary School
Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU
- not rated 572 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Clara Grant Primary School
Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU
3out of 4 572 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Old Palace Primary School
St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT
3out of 4 587 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bow School
44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW
3out of 4 224 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harris Science Academy East London
Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU
- not rated 646 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
East London Science School
The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU
- not rated 655 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Langdon Park Community School
Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ
3out of 4 930 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Central Foundation Girls' School
Bow Road , E3 2AE
3out of 4 1,338 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
East London Arts & Music
Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA
- not rated 319 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
New City College
Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF
- not rated 1,761 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF
- not rated 1,767 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London Academy of Excellence
Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ
- not rated 2,145 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Newham Sixth Form College
Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG
- not rated 3,207 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Paul's Way Trust School
125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT
3out of 4 1,070 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Way Trust School
125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT
- not rated 1,070 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Bobby Moore Academy
1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE
3out of 4 1,621 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
School 21
Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ
- not rated 2,245 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Chobham
40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD
- not rated 3,158 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ian Mikardo School
60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF
- not rated 275 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ian Mikardo High School
60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF
3out of 4 275 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Onelab College
7 Corsican Square , E3 3YD
- not rated 448 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Cherry Trees School
68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA
- not rated 663 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Bromley Hall School
Bromley Hall Road , E14 0LF
- not rated 747 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.