The short version
Above-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 389
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 42.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Miss Sue-Helen Steyn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Sutton Street, Stepney, London, E1 0BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
Primary · 858m away
Mulberry Academy London Dock
Secondary · 1.1km away
Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hermitage Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bacon's College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Albion Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Alfred Salter Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary and St Michael Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary and St Michael Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary and St Michael Primary School?
St Mary and St Michael Primary School currently has 389 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary and St Michael Primary School take?
St Mary and St Michael Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary and St Michael Primary School?
St Mary and St Michael Primary School is in London, E1 0BD, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary and St Michael Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary and St Michael Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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