Stebon Primary School
London, E14 7AD · Tower Hamlets · primary school
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7th 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 — 9.2/10 against 1,571 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stebon Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and after-school club. Activities include cooking, karate, and SHINE @ Stebon. Sports cover swimming, football, tennis, basketball, netball, cricket, rounders, and hockey. Arts and music involve singing, dance, and gymnastics. Trips have included Gillwell Park, the Natural History Museum, Buckingham Palace, and Shrek studios.
Getting in
The published school roll is 695 pupils against a stated capacity of 682. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the higher standard? How are the Saturday school and stay-and-play sessions structured?
What Ofsted said about Stebon Primary School
Overview
Stebon Primary School is described as a “joyful place to learn” where children work and play well together in a “community-minded” environment. The inspection found that leaders have “the highest expectations” for pupil achievement, resulting in a curriculum that is “highly ambitious” and delivers work of “very high quality.”
Strengths
- The bespoke ‘Explorers’ curriculum fosters key character traits, including “kindness and citizenship,” while creative subjects allow pupils to “grow in confidence and ability.”
- Teachers are “passionate” and skilled at checking understanding, using assessment to identify gaps and adapt lessons to address “misconceptions.”
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “exceptional,” with staff ensuring these pupils access the same curriculum and become “confident and independent learners.”
- Reading is “at the heart of the curriculum,” with staff swiftly identifying children who fall behind in phonics to provide “expert support.”
- Staff well-being is prioritised through “weekly planning sessions” and an “expertly organised” programme for developing knowledge and skills.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff who are “alert to the signs that pupils may be at risk of neglect and abuse” and who work effectively with outside agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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