The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (116% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.8
8.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.22
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 235 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 200 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,884
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST, EAST LONDON
- Head
- Mrs Cath Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
125 St Paul's Way, London, E3 4FT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCyril Jackson Primary School
Primary · 985m away
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
New City College
16 plus · 1.2km away
Woolmore Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Redriff Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Redriff Primary, City of London Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Paul's Way Trust School a selective school?
No. St Paul's Way Trust School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Paul's Way Trust School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Way Trust School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's Way Trust School?
St Paul's Way Trust School currently has 1,884 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's Way Trust School take?
St Paul's Way Trust School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is St Paul's Way Trust School?
St Paul's Way Trust School is in London, E3 4FT, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's Way Trust School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Paul's Way Trust School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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