Stepney Park Primary School
98%
Capacity
738
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Stepney Park Primary School
Stepney Park Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tower Hamlets community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 738 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 750 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Stepney Park Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Richard Thompson, it falls under Tower Hamlets local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% 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 1331st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 58 in Tower Hamlets.
Stepney Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 112 applications for 79 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 70 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stepney Park Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tower Hamlets, Stepney Park 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Smithy Street, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 3BW |
| Headteacher | Richard Thompson |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 738 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.9% |
| School Capacity | 738 / 750 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1331st of 13,686
Nationally
328th of 1,592
In London
13th of 58
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
81%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed79
112
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
70 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Smithy Street, London
Tower Hamlets, E1 3BW
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