Arnhem Wharf Primary School
Community primary school in London (Tower Hamlets).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Arnhem Wharf is an inclusive and ambitious school, catering for children between the ages of three and eleven. It is committed to excellence and promotes high standards across the curriculum and all aspects of school life. You will find us a happy and welcoming community, focused on learning in a rich and stimulating environment.
I am particularly proud of the recognition we have received for our outstanding work in the arts and I feel privileged to lead such a creative and dedicated team of pupils and staff. If you would like to come and visit us, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
Article 29 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Education must develop every child's personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child's respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures, and the environment.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Forest School
Awards
5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- Food for LifeRecognised award
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Music MarkMusic
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 130352
- 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
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1996
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Rachel Williams | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Daniel Leech | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Jelena Despotovic | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Tasleem Ameer | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Kenny Frederick | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Simon Tunnicliffe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Kemal Suffee | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Alexandra Lundie | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Ms Lucy Wride Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Sohid Miah Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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