The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Mr Darren Rubin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wellclose Square, Stepney, London, E1 8HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRiverside Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Albion Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Charter School Bermondsey
Secondary · 1.5km away
Southwark Park Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Harris Academy Bermondsey
Secondary · 1.9km away
Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
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 inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School?
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School take?
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School?
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is in London, E1 8HY, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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