Stepney Park Primary School, London
Stepney Park Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 439th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 3,885th of 14,452 across England. It was 79% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- 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
Stepney Park Primary School in detail
Stepney Park Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At our school, we value both traditional academic learning and wider personal development. Children at Stepney Park work hard and staff, drawing on research, support each of them to learn as much as they can. Our success can be seen in our results ."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, badminton, multi-sports, drama, choir, orchestra, guitar, chess and coding.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:50am and after-school care, from £1.50 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Stepney Park Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 82% in Tower Hamlets and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 86% in maths).
Getting a place at Stepney Park Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 77 families put Stepney Park Primary School as their first choice and 109 named it as one of their preferences, for 82 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 Stepney Park Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stepney Park Primary School are John Scurr Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 85% reading, 89% maths); St Mary and St Michael Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 93% maths); Marion Richardson Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 76% reading, 78% maths); and Stewart Headlam Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 97% maths).
Stepney Park Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
John Scurr Primary SchoolSt Mary and St Michael Primary SchoolMarion Richardson Primary SchoolStewart Headlam Primary School
Who goes there
47.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 75.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Stepney Green Underground Station, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Booth Memorial, 220 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Stepney Park Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Stepney Park Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Stepney Park Primary School are Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School (0.4 miles), Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College (0.4 miles), Bishop Challoner Catholic School (0.4 miles) and Swanlea School (0.4 miles).
Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary SchoolMulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing CollegeBishop Challoner Catholic SchoolSwanlea 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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming, caring school where children are excited to learn and behaviour is consistently good. Teachers explain things clearly and help pupils remember more by regularly revisiting what they already know. The school prioritises reading with well-trained staff and books matched to each child's level, making sure no child falls behind.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading programme with well-trained staff and books matched to pupils' abilities, helping them develop fluency and enjoy reading
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum with clear mapping of what pupils should learn and in what order, helping them build knowledge systematically
- Caring, welcoming environment where pupils behave well, feel supported to manage emotions, and are encouraged to become responsible and respectful citizens
- Effective support for most pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they learn the same curriculum alongside their peers
- Good personal development opportunities including residential trips, talent shows, leadership roles and enrichment clubs
Areas for Improvement
- For some pupils with complex special educational needs, the essential knowledge and skills they need to learn are not clearly defined, meaning some may miss key components
- Occasionally in phonics lessons, adults do not check pupils' accuracy or correct errors quickly enough
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders fulfilling statutory duties, completing necessary recruitment checks, ensuring all staff have relevant training, and working closely with families and the community.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential trips with overnight camping, talent shows, competitions and performances, school council, eco-champions, fundraising and charity work, music clubs, art clubs, chess clubs
Stepney Park Primary School is a caring school where pupils are welcoming, courteous and accepting of others. Leaders have high expectations and have designed an ambitious curriculum that is securely embedded in many subjects.
At a Glance
47.5%
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 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
28.2
KS2
22
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Stepney Park Primary School
Weekly Newsletter 2.10.26
2 Oct 2026
Weekly Newsletter 25.09.26
25 Sep 2026
Weekly Newsletter 18.09.26
18 Sep 2026
Weekly Newsletter 11.09.26
11 Sep 2026
Headteacher's New 4.9.26
4 Sep 2026
New School Year 26-27 Newsletter
1 Sep 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Stepney Park Primary School.
- Knowledge County ChildcareAt the school · Not yet graded
- Ideal Centre For Tuition180m away · Not yet graded
- The Phonics Club180m away · Not yet graded
- Mentors Learning Academy590m away · Not yet graded
- Bethnal Green After School Club770m away · Not yet graded
- Brightstar Kids Club790m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Stepney Park Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Tower Hamlets. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Friday 23 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Stepney Park Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Stepney Park 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
- 332
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 47
- Children hurt
- 15
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 332 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 47 serious and 284 slight.
15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
64 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
663 pupils
840 places
177 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
80
SEN Support
32
EHC Plans
16.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
689
Total Pupils
354
Boys
335
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
41
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,324
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,461
Per pupil
£5623k
Total funding
£400k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
14.1%
Persistent absence
604
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
Stepney Park Primary School
Questions parents ask about Stepney Park Primary School
What are SATs results like at Stepney Park Primary School?
Of the pupils at Stepney Park Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Stepney Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stepney Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for Stepney Park Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Stepney Park 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 Stepney Park Primary School?
Stepney Park Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 79% of its 840 places.
How big are the classes at Stepney Park Primary School?
Classes at Stepney Park Primary School average 26.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Stepney Park Primary School?
Stepney Park Primary School has around 689 pupils on roll. 48% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stepney Park Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Stepney Park Primary School in 2024/25. 14.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stepney Park Primary School?
Apply through Tower Hamlets's coordinated admissions process, naming Stepney Park 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 Stepney Park Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Knowledge County Childcare (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Stepney Park Primary School's term dates?
Stepney Park Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Tower Hamlets. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Friday 23 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Stepney Park Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 332 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 47 serious and 284 slight. 15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 64 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 Stepney Park Primary School?
Stepney Park Primary School is at Smithy Street, Stepney, London, E1 3BW.
Sources: Tower Hamlets term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)