SchoolScoresSt Paul's Way Trust School
Academy · All-through, ages 4 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS TRUST, EAST LONDON
125 St Paul's Way, London, E3 4FT
020 7987 1883 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 29 September 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
66% — 3 points below the Tower Hamlets average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 69% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 81% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
236 pupils in this year group.
56% — 8 points above the Tower Hamlets average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% | 48% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 51.8 | 47.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
235 pupils in this year group.
98% — 4 points above the Tower Hamlets average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 98% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 79% | 64% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 2% | 3% | 13% |
| Further education college | 15% | 23% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 1% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 98% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
103 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 26% | 19% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 61% | 46% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 37.4 | 30.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 313 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 62 | 13% | 35% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 33 | 3% | 6% | 30% |
| Economics | 32 | 3% | 9% | 26% |
| Biology | 30 | 0% | 7% | 27% |
| Psychology | 26 | 4% | 15% | 19% |
| Physics | 24 | 8% | 21% | 31% |
| Sociology | 19 | 16% | 42% | 20% |
| History | 14 | 7% | 29% | 23% |
| English Literature | 13 | 15% | 54% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 13 | 0% | 31% | 26% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 12 | 0% | 33% | 24% |
| Religious Studies | 12 | 17% | 67% | 22% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 9 | 33% | 56% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Geography, Art and Design (Photography), Classical Civilisation, Music, Art and Design, Modern Greek, Spanish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
101 students in this year group.
93% — 19 points above the Tower Hamlets average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 93% | 74% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 14% | 24% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 93% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
100 students in this year group.
77% — 18 points above the Tower Hamlets average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 77% | 59% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 34% | 11% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 77% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Tower Hamlets. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 200 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 401 |
| Of those, offered a place | 191 (48%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 995 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.3 · 2025: 2.2 · 2026: 2.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 44 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 42 |
| Of those, offered a place | 42 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 97 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 22 places for hearing impairment. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 54.8% | 55.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 99% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.0% | 5.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.1% | 10.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 95% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 56.5% | 49.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 91% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.4% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 94% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.0% | 18.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 79% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.1 | 6.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 75% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 8% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.2 | 14.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 9% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.6 | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 78% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 19.3% | 16.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Langdon Park Community School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Central Foundation Girls' School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bow School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- East London Arts and Music 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C+ average A level grade
- Stepney All Saints CofE Secondary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 exceptional, 2 strong · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mazahirul Uloom London School 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Harris Science Academy East London 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- Morpeth School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mulberry UTC 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's Way Trust School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Way Trust School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 September 2022.
How did St Paul's Way Trust School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 11 points above the England average of 45%.
Is St Paul's Way Trust School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 401 families put St Paul's Way Trust School as their first choice for 200 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 191 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143379.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.