St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School, London
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 204th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Tower Hamlets (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School in detail
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 82% in Tower Hamlets and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 96% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School are Harry Gosling Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 81% reading, 72% maths); English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 84% reading, 79% maths); Hermitage Primary School (0.3 miles, 86% reading, 89% maths); and Bigland Green Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 90% maths).
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Harry Gosling Primary SchoolEnglish Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary SchoolHermitage Primary SchoolBigland Green Primary School
Who goes there
77.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (81%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 71 pupils (35.9%) received SEN support and 9 (4.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest DLR station is Tower Gateway Station DLR, about 490 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wellclose Street (->w), 110 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School are Mulberry Academy London Dock (under 0.1 miles), London Enterprise Academy (0.3 miles), Mulberry School for Girls (0.4 miles) and Wapping High School (0.4 miles).
Mulberry Academy London DockLondon Enterprise AcademyMulberry School for GirlsWapping High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This school provides a caring and inclusive community. The school's vision, known by all the pupils, is to 'Let our light shine'. Pupils are happy and safe. They have warm and positive relationships with staff and each other. They are polite and respectful.
Staff have high expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. They make strong progress in reading and mathematics by the end of Year 6. This is reflected in national assessments. Pupils are typically well prepared for the next stages of their learning.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has a broad and ambitious curriculum. Most subjects have been well sequenced from the early years onwards, to map out what pupils will learn and when. This means that the curriculum supports pupils to be ready for what they will be learning next. For example, in early mathematics, children learn to quickly count to 10 and beyond. Older pupils build on this knowledge to understand mathematical concepts such as addition and subtraction.
Children in the early years settle quickly to well-established routines. They get a very strong start to their education through a curriculum designed to help children securely build the knowledge and skills that they need in the different areas of learning. This ensures that children are fully ready to engage with and be successful in learning the Year 1 curriculum. For instance, children explored the life cycle of butterflies, witnessing the transformation from chrysalis to a butterfly. These well-planned, hands-on experiences support their communication, language, and literacy skills, while also broadening their knowledge of the world.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
32.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 97% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 100% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 86% to 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.8
Avg class size
23.7
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School.
- Brightstar Kids Club640m away · Not yet graded
- Canon Barnett Extended Provison730m away · Not yet graded
- Inaaya Academy970m away · Not yet graded
- Attlee Youth & Community Centre1000m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Tower Hamlets's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is in Tower Hamlets; for families living there:
Apply to Tower Hamlets for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 197
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 31
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 197 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 31 serious and 165 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
34 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
192 pupils
210 places
18 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Tower Hamlets council
Places available
3,355
Applications
2,713
Got 1st preference
92.6%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Tower Hamlets council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
71
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
40.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
198
Total Pupils
96
Boys
102
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
18.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,283
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,530
Per pupil
£1633k
Total funding
£114k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
12.4%
Persistent absence
177
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 97% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2013 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Tower Hamlets allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School?
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School average 24.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School?
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School has around 198 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 12.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Tower Hamlets's coordinated admissions process, naming St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School: Brightstar Kids Club (640m away, registered, not yet graded), Canon Barnett Extended Provison (730m away, registered, not yet graded) and Inaaya Academy (970m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 197 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 31 serious and 165 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 34 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 St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School?
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is at Wellclose Square, Stepney, London, E1 8HY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)