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Stewart Headlam Primary School

Tower Hamlets, E1 5REPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1016 of 13,686 nationally

About Stewart Headlam Primary School

Stewart Headlam Primary School in Tower Hamlets is a smaller-than-average state primary, with 197 pupils on roll against a capacity of 270. That spare capacity might seem surprising given the demand: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 58 applications for 29 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of two applicants per spot. All 23 first-preference families received an offer, suggesting that while the school is popular locally, it isn't yet in the most fiercely contested bracket. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 29%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and reflects the inner-London context of Tower Hamlets, a borough with above-average deprivation. The school is non-religious and co-educational, with a nursery provision attached, and is led by headteacher Judy Knappett.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTapp Street, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 5RE
HeadteacherJudy Knappett
Local AuthorityTower Hamlets
Number of Pupils197
Free School Meals (FSM)29.0%
School Capacity197 / 270 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryArt StudiosSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryFootballRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirCodingChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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