Stepney Park Primary School
London, E1 3BW · Tower Hamlets · primary school
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29th 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 — 8.9/10 against 1,269 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stepney Park 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%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join music production, sewing, arts & crafts, board games, henna art, yoga, ICT, and chess clubs. The school offers choir, flute, violin, and guitar lessons, alongside a talent show, nativity, spring performance, and leavers' show. Trips include ChessFest, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 689 pupils against a stated capacity of 720. 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 support is available for children joining the after-school club? How does the school integrate the various music and arts activities into the daily curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Stepney Park Primary School
Overview
Stepney Park Primary School is described as a "caring school where everyone is made to feel welcome," with pupils who are "welcoming, courteous and accepting of others." Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" that is "securely embedded" in many subjects, ensuring pupils build knowledge systematically and develop positive attitudes towards learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-structured, with leaders having "clearly mapped out what they want pupils to learn and when," allowing pupils to "build on what they know over time."
- Teachers possess "secure subject expertise" and explain new learning clearly, while staff are "well trained" in teaching reading, helping pupils develop "reading fluency."
- Pupils are encouraged to build "confidence and resilience" through diverse opportunities such as residential trips, talent shows, and leadership roles like eco-champions.
- Staff effectively identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring many learn the "same curriculum alongside their peers."
- The governing body "supports school leaders effectively" and holds them to account, while staff value professional development and feel leaders are "mindful of workload."
Areas to improve
- For some pupils with SEND who have complex needs, the "essential knowledge that leaders want pupils to know and remember is not clearly defined or made explicit," causing them to miss key components.
- Occasionally in phonics, adults do not "check accuracy or correct pupils’ errors quickly," so leaders must ensure staff "check routinely and systematically phonics reading accuracy."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with leaders fulfilling statutory duties and staff possessing the necessary training to raise concerns when needed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 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
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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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