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Harbinger Primary School

Cahir Street, London, E14 3QP
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Harbinger Primary School
London, E14 3QP
291 Pupils
360 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
45.20% FSM %
145 Boys
146 Girls
About Harbinger Primary School

Harbinger Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving London and the surrounding area in Tower Hamlets with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the London region.

It has 291 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Nimesha Nagahawatte.

Information on Harbinger Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Tower Hamlets
Region London
Administrative District Tower Hamlets
Parliamentary Constituency Poplar and Limehouse
Ward Island Gardens
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074595
URN 100904
Data Last Updated 15-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Martin Young Chair of Governors 01/09/2019 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Naffisa Ayub Governor 23/02/2023 22/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Shofiqul Islam Governor 08/01/2025 07/01/2029 Elected by parents
Fateha Miah-Choudory Governor 20/03/2025 19/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nimesha Nagahawatte Governor 31/08/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Claire Norton-Steele Governor 11/07/2024 11/07/2028 Elected by school staff
Fr Tom Pyke Governor 11/07/2019 10/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kiran Rahman Governor 22/11/2023 21/11/2027 Elected by parents
Aksary Rahman Governor 21/11/2024 20/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Harbinger Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Tower Hamlets.
Harbinger Primary School has 291 pupils, with a capacity of 360.
Harbinger Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Harbinger Primary School is Ms Nimesha Nagahawatte.
Harbinger Primary School is at Cahir Street, London, E14 3QP, in the Tower Hamlets local authority, London.
Sixth form at Harbinger Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Harbinger Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Nimesha Nagahawatte
Cahir Street, London, E14 3QP
02079871924
www.harbinger.org.uk
Location
E14 3QP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 100904
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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