Bangabandhu Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bangabandhu Primary School
Address: Wessex Street, Bethnal Green
Town/City: London
Postcode: E2 0LB
Telephone Number: 02 0898 0580
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Marie Maxwell
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 309 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 114% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 64.8%

SEN Provisions

  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • PD - Physical Disability
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 100937
DfE Number: 211/2912
UKPRN: 10072909
UPRN: 6120331
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Tower Hamlets (E09000030)
Constituency: Bethnal Green and Stepney (E14001086)
Electoral Ward: Bethnal Green East (E05009317)

Easting & Northing: 535234E, 182582N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 31' 35.76" N 0° 3' 6.64" W
Plus Code: 9C3XGWGX+J7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Samira Dahhane - Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 January 2028.
  • Mr Matthew Deaves - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2030.
  • Ms Shajeda Hussain - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 18 October 2025.
  • Michele Inniss - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 May 2026.
  • Dr Steffan Kennett - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 31 January 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2025.
  • Mr Steffan Kennett - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Ms Aybike Kostekci - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2030.
  • Ms Carly Lawrence - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2030.
  • Headteacher Marie Maxwell - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mr Harsh Mehta - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2028.
  • Anwar Miah - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2028.
  • Mr Kabir Miah - Governor. Appointed on 24 July 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 October 2026.
  • Ms Cathy Phillips - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2027.
  • Mr Charlie Row - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Mr Salim Ullah - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2027.
  • Ilona Wrzeszcz - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2028.