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St Paul's Way Trust School

Tower Hamlets, E3 4FTSecondaryAges 4–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
Progress 8
+0.54
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
2.2×
Oversubscribed
463 1st-choice / 211 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#454 of 3,141 nationally

About St Paul's Way Trust School

Parents considering St Paul’s Way Trust School will be reassured by the strong vote of confidence from local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 463 first-preference applications for 211 places, making it significantly oversubscribed with a ratio of 5.34 applicants per place. Of those first-preference families, 199 were offered a spot, reflecting the school’s popularity in Tower Hamlets. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the sheer demand speaks volumes: 1,127 total applications were submitted for those 211 places. This level of competition suggests that families who know the school well are actively choosing it over other local options. The school is a mixed, non-religious secondary with an all-through age range from 4 to 18, and it operates as a state-funded academy in Tower Hamlets. Headteacher Cath Smith leads a large school of 1,884 pupils, which exceeds its official capacity of 1,620, another indicator of its draw.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range4 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address125 St Paul's Way, London, Tower Hamlets, E3 4FT
HeadteacherCath Smith
Local AuthorityTower Hamlets
Number of Pupils1,884
Free School Meals (FSM)48.9%
School Capacity1,884 / 1,620 (116% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Playing FieldsSwimming PoolTennis CourtsSports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumAstro TurfSixth Form CentreDining HallScience Labs

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

CricketTennisMartial ArtsRoundersCross CountryRowing

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubChoirDuke of EdinburghScience ClubOrchestraNewspaperYoung EnterpriseModel United NationsDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Paul's Way Trust School

St Paul's Way Trust School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.