Majority of Tower Hamlets schools are highly rated by Ofsted
Alastair Lockhart, local democracy reporter
According to Ofsted data, just over 20 per cent of Tower Hamlets schools are rated 'outstanding' - Credit: PA
Tower Hamlets is full of top-rated schools with great ratings from education regulator Ofsted.
Around 97 per cent of primary and secondary schools in the borough have received a 'good' or 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted, according to the local Labour Party.
Ofsted data shows just over 20 per cent of Tower Hamlets schools were labelled 'outstanding' – the watchdog’s best rating – while the vast majority have 'good' ratings.
The borough has 70 primary schools, 17 secondary schools and one all-through school for its population of around 32,000, according to Tower Hamlets Council.
Tower Hamlets Labour Party posted the figures on social media.
It said: “Our great local schools provide a strong foundation for our children to be successful."
However, Independent-Conservative councillor Andrew Wood disputed the claim, arguing while there were good things about the Tower Hamlets education system, it was at a standard level for London.
Tower Hamlets mayor John Biggs said: “Our schools offer an excellent education to our children and help set young people up for future success."
