Brick Lane School, Tower Hamlets
Brick Lane School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 18 in Tower Hamlets.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Brick Lane School in detail
Brick Lane School in its own words
In its own words: "We believe that success in the classroom depends on positive relationships between staff and pupils. Our ‘wrap-around’ holistic approach to supporting our pupils ensures that all needs are met. Our team are experienced and well trained in trauma-informed approaches, de-escalation, and therapeutic parenting, as well as being reflective practitioners."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Brick Lane School are Royal Mencap Society (0.5 miles, Good); Richard Cloudesley School (1.4 miles, Outstanding); The Hamlet School (1.7 miles, Outstanding); and Beormund Primary School (1.7 miles, Outstanding).
Royal Mencap SocietyRichard Cloudesley SchoolThe Hamlet SchoolBeormund Primary School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Brick Lane School has an education, health and care plan (72 of 72 in 2026).
Brick Lane School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Shoreditch High Street Rail Station, about 240 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brick Lane, 90 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 4 July 2023, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
14 April 2026
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Brick Lane School
Term Dates 2026 - 2027
18 May 2026
Newsletters - 2025/26
21 Jan 2026
Careers Fair - Wednesday 2nd July 2025!
1 Jul 2025
Chat & Chill Mornings - Brick Lane School 1st July 2025!
1 Jul 2025
Term Dates 2025 to 2026
1 Jul 2025
Important Term Dates 2024 - 2025
30 May 2024
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 295
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 45
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 295 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 45 serious and 250 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
55 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Tower Hamlets is 231 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
72 pupils
76 places
4 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Tower Hamlets council
Places available
3,059
Applications
2,716
Got 1st preference
79.1%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All secondary applications across Tower Hamlets council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
72
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Brick Lane School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
72
Total Pupils
54
Boys
18
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Brick Lane School
When was Brick Lane School last inspected?
Brick Lane School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
How many pupils go to Brick Lane School?
Brick Lane School has around 72 pupils on roll.
Does Brick Lane School have specialist SEN provision?
Brick Lane School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Brick Lane School?
Brick Lane School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Brick Lane School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 295 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 45 serious and 250 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 55 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Tower Hamlets is 231 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brick Lane School?
Brick Lane School is at Bacon Street, Tower Hamlets, Tower Hamlets, E2 6DY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)