St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
101%
Capacity
212
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tower Hamlets community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 212 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Darren Rubin, it falls under Tower Hamlets local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1111th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 58 in Tower Hamlets.
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 25 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Art Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tower Hamlets, St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Wellclose Square, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 8HY |
| Headteacher | Darren Rubin |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.8% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 210 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1111th of 13,686
Nationally
283rd of 1,592
In London
11th of 58
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
82%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wellclose Square, London
Tower Hamlets, E1 8HY
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