Ben Jonson Primary School
Community primary school in London (Tower Hamlets).
Location
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A very warm welcome to Ben Jonson Primary School! Ben Jonson Primary provides a nurturing and inclusive education for children aged 3 to 11. Located near Mile End Park and close to the City of London in Tower Hamlets, we proudly welcome children from all backgrounds, abilities, and talents.
Our school is guided by our three core values: Brave, Kind, and Curious, which shape the experiences and opportunities we provide for our pupils. Brave: We encourage our children to embrace challenges, stand up for what is right and approach new situations with courage and confidence. Kind: Kindness is at the heart of our school.
We nurture respectful and compassionate individuals who care for others and contribute positively to our community. Curious: We inspire a love of learning, asking questions, and exploring the world with curiosity and creativity. These values underpin everything we do, from our engaging curriculum to the strong relationships we build with families and the wider community.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Boxing
- Choir
- Computing
- Dance
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Forest School
- Numbots
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 100890
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Constituency
- Bethnal Green and Stepney
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Dharmendra Nair | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiona Durnian | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Thomas Irvine | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Muhi Mikdad | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Naim Ali | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Md Aminul Islam | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Anna Moses | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rich Clensy | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Mandla Moses Shongwe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Lynne Roberts | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mohammed Rashad | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Norma Marshall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2029 |
| Ms Rema Aktar Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record