The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 29%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Mrs Judy Knappett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Tapp Street, Stepney, London, E1 5RE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMulberry School for Girls
Secondary · 984m away
Buttercup Primary School
Independent · 990m away
Bigland Green Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harry Gosling Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary and St Michael Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Jamiatul Ummah School
Independent · 1.2km away
Bishop Challoner Catholic School
Secondary · 1.2km away
OMG Education
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Stewart Headlam Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stewart Headlam Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stewart Headlam Primary School?
Stewart Headlam Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stewart Headlam Primary School take?
Stewart Headlam Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stewart Headlam Primary School?
Stewart Headlam Primary School is in London, E1 5RE, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stewart Headlam Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Stewart Headlam Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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