The Complete Works, 88-94 Wentworth St
The Complete Works is an independent school for pupils aged 5 to 25 in 88-94 Wentworth St. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Complete Works in detail
The Complete Works in its own words
In its own words: "We're delighted to share that TCW has been awarded Artsmark Platinum, the highest Arts Council England accreditation for creativity, arts and culture provision in schools. The East London School provides education to students living in Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Haringey, Islington, and other areas north of the river."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The Complete Works can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The Complete Works are OMG Education (0.2 miles, Good); Al-Mizan School (0.2 miles, Good, selective); London East Academy (0.2 miles, Good); and Date Palm Primary (0.3 miles, Outstanding).
OMG EducationAl-Mizan SchoolLondon East AcademyDate Palm Primary
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Complete Works (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 9 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 0% went on to university or other higher education and 11% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 4 pupils (3.2%) received SEN support and 106 (84.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Aldgate East, about 140 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Aldgate East, 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Complete Works stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Complete Works excels at building confidence and self-esteem in pupils who have experienced gaps in learning, mental health challenges, or complex medical needs. The school provides small-group and one-to-one teaching tailored to each student's requirements, with regular checks to adjust learning programmes quickly. By the time pupils leave, nearly all move into further education or training.
Key Strengths
- Tailored, flexible curriculum designed to meet each pupil's individual needs and interests
- Strong focus on developing both personal and academic skills together
- Excellent range of enrichment activities including termly productions, published anthologies, and visits to galleries and Parliament
- Highly positive relationships between staff and pupils with a calm, respectful culture
- Outstanding leadership that ensures clear communication and comprehensive knowledge of each pupil's needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a clear focus on pupils' well-being, safety and personal development as key priorities.
Extracurricular Activities
Termly theatrical productions, published pupil anthologies, visits to art galleries, Houses of Parliament and other places of interest
The Complete Works is an independent alternative provision school that transforms the lives of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping them overcome barriers to learning and prepare exceptionally well for adulthood.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
23 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The Complete Works can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Social & online
Keep up with The Complete Works
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Complete Works.
- Canon Barnett Extended ProvisonAt the school · Not yet graded
- Attlee Youth & Community Centre160m away · Not yet graded
- Inaaya Academy220m away · Not yet graded
- Ace Child Care420m away · Not yet graded
- TH Holiday Childcare St Anne's and Guardian Angels School560m away · Not yet graded
- Brightstar Kids Club730m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 405
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 63
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 405 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 63 serious and 341 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 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.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
65%
Available places
126 pupils
194 places
68 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.
Inspection History(8)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
106
EHC Plans
87.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
126
Total Pupils
74
Boys
52
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Complete Works
Showing 10 of 12 linked schools
Questions parents ask about The Complete Works
What are GCSE results like at The Complete Works?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The Complete Works can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is The Complete Works's Ofsted rating?
The Complete Works was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025.
Does The Complete Works meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2025, The Complete Works met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The Complete Works?
The Complete Works has around 126 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Complete Works?
The Complete Works 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.
Does The Complete Works have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Canon Barnett Extended Provison (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.
How many road collisions happen near The Complete Works?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 405 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 63 serious and 341 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 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 The Complete Works?
The Complete Works is at 1st Floor, Universal House, 88-94 Wentworth St, 88-94 Wentworth St, E1 7SA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)