The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 89% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.6
9.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
79%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 194 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 144 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,373
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 49.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Mr Benjamin Siaw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location
Stepney Way, Stepney, London, E1 0RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRedriff Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Alfred Salter Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Albion Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Seven Mills Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
The Charter School Bermondsey
Secondary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School a selective school?
No. Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School?
Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School currently has 1,373 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School take?
Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School?
Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School is in London, E1 0RH, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School have a sixth form?
Yes, Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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