St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
London, E1 8HY · Tower Hamlets · primary school
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38th of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.6/10 against 2,240 of them, against 6.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cooking and multi-sports clubs, learn African drumming, take singing lessons, and participate in the school choir. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the multi-sports club? How is the after-school club structured for children needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is judged ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for behaviour, personal development, and early years provision. The report describes a ‘caring and inclusive community’ where pupils are ‘happy and safe’, benefiting from a ‘broad and ambitious curriculum’ and strong staff expectations.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘impeccable’ behaviour and ‘warm and positive relationships’ with staff, creating a ‘calm and purposeful’ learning environment.
- The early years provision is ‘Outstanding’, giving children a ‘very strong start’ through well-established routines and hands-on experiences.
- Reading is ‘prioritised across the school’, with adults ‘skilfully support[ing] pupils’ to develop a ‘love of reading’ and secure phonics foundations.
- Personal development is of ‘excellent quality’, with pupils taught to ‘respect differences’ and engage in community service, such as helping the local foodbank.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘achieve well’, supported by precise targets and effective assessment.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is ‘not currently implemented with the consistent precision that leaders intend’, meaning some pupils do not ‘secure the depth of knowledge and understanding that they should’. The school should ensure implementation is checked to provide necessary support.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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