Ben Jonson Primary School

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About Ben Jonson Primary School


Name Ben Jonson Primary School
Website http://www.benjonson.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Headteacher Ms Norma Marshall
Address Harford Street, Stepney, London, E1 4PZ
Phone Number 02077904110
Phase Primary
Type Community school
Age Range 3-11
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 666
Local Authority Tower Hamlets
Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Strong leadership, effective training, high expectations and rigorous performance management have ensured that teaching is typically good across the school. As a result, the school is improving.

The leadership team knows that there are still challenges that need to be addressed. Leaders are ambitious and united in tackling them. Some leaders and governors are more effective in their leadership, use of assessment information and the tracking of pupils' outcomes.

Governors and leaders ensure that statutory requirements to keep children safe are effective. The school's curriculum is good. It is enriched by visits out of school and a wide ran...ge of extra-curricular clubs, which pupils value and enjoy.

The teaching of mathematics has improved over time. Pupils are using and applying their mathematics skills more effectively than previously. Teachers know their pupils well.

The teachers of older pupils use the information they have about pupils' current abilities to plan and adapt activities that help them achieve well. Pupils' attitudes to school are positive. They enjoy the wide range of activities provided for them and are keen to learn.

Parents and pupils are positive about the care, guidance and support provided by staff at the school. Pupils said that they feel safe in school. Pupils respond well to the high standards expected of their behaviour, showing care and respect for each other.

The leadership and teaching in early years have improved to produce better outcomes. Children settle quickly and are already confident to play independently, which helps extend their thinking and understanding. Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well and make good progress.

Strategies to support pupils who speak English as an additional language and those who have recently arrived in the country are effective. Their communication skills improve rapidly.

Information about this school

The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website.

Ben Jonson is much larger than the average-sized primary school. Since the previous inspection, the school had an interim headteacher before the appointment of a new substantive headteacher in September 2015. The majority of pupils are from ethnic minority groups, and the number who speak English as an additional language is well above average.

The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is above average. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities and require additional support is above the national average and rising. The school meets the current floor standards, which are the minimum standards set by the government.


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