Ben Jonson Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025London, London E1 4PZ · Tower Hamlets
#828 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#4959 of 15,697 nationally
About Ben Jonson Primary School
Ben Jonson Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Tower Hamlets local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 591 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 64.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 828th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 591; capacity filled 84.8%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Ben Jonson Primary School ranks 586th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)72%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)18%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)40.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ben Jonson Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 591
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 40.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 84.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 72%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 18%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Ben Jonson Primary School
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Morpeth School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ben Jonson Primary School a good school?
Ben Jonson Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 64.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #828 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ben Jonson Primary School rank in London?
Ben Jonson Primary School ranks #828 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #4959 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ben Jonson Primary School?
Ben Jonson Primary School had 591 students in 2025.
Is Ben Jonson Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ben Jonson Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Ben Jonson Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ben Jonson Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.