Beatrice Tate School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Beatrice Tate School excels at meeting the needs of pupils with complex learning difficulties through personalised curriculum pathways and skilled staff working collaboratively. The new building provides creative spaces that inspire learning, and parents appreciate the calm, welcoming atmosphere where their children make excellent progress. Staff and therapists work together to capture and build on every success, supported by innovative technology that tracks individual learning journeys.
Key Strengths
- Excellent progress made by pupils with tailored curriculum pathways matched to individual needs
- Outstanding leadership team committed to overcoming barriers to learning and raising standards
- High-quality teaching consistently monitored and supported across the school
- Innovative use of technology including new software to track pupil progress in real time
- Safe, welcoming environment with secure site and thorough risk assessments
Areas for Improvement
- Self-evaluation and improvement plans need more detail to allow governors to monitor effectiveness systematically
- Information about the sixth form is sparse and does not demonstrate how standards are being raised
- School attendance remains below national average due to medical conditions affecting pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with robust procedures, regular monitoring, well-trained staff who understand their responsibilities, and secure arrangements that keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Creative arts activities, outdoor learning, community-based learning activities
Beatrice Tate School continues to be outstanding, maintaining excellent quality of education for pupils with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. The school has successfully relocated to a new purpose-built site while sustaining high standards of teaching and learning.
At a Glance
63.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
134 pupils
128 capacity
6 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Tower Hamlets
Places available
3,203
Applications
2,958
Got 1st preference
74.8%
Got preferred school
94.2%
Secondary admissions across Tower Hamlets (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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Pupil Absence2024/25
23.05772%
Overall absence
50%
Persistent absence
84
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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