SchoolScoresStepney All Saints CofE Secondary School
Voluntary aided school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Church of England · Sixth form
Stepney Way, Stepney, London, E1 0RH
020 7790 6712 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 10 February 2026 , published 19 April 2026.
In short: 5 exceptional, 2 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
72 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Tower Hamlets comparisons use the 3 of its 19 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 16 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 43% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 67% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 39% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 75% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 73% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 76% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 74% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 46% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 67 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 35% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 50% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND Higher than 76% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | – | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 51% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 74% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 5%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Tower Hamlets figures pool parents at the Tower Hamlets schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
205 pupils in this year group.
60% — 13 points above the Tower Hamlets average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% | 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. | 53.6 | 47.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.0 | 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.
194 pupils in this year group.
96% — 2 points above the Tower Hamlets average, and 4 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. | 96% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 78% | 64% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 2% | 3% | 13% |
| Further education college | 15% | 23% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 96% |
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
91 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 | 24% | 19% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 54% | 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. | 35.4 | 30.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
17 subjects, 274 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 8% | 20% | 40% |
| Economics | 36 | 6% | 8% | 26% |
| Biology | 30 | 0% | 17% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 29 | 0% | 24% | 30% |
| Psychology | 19 | 11% | 37% | 19% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 18 | 0% | 11% | 24% |
| Physics | 17 | 6% | 12% | 31% |
| History | 14 | 14% | 29% | 23% |
| Law | 12 | 0% | 25% | 17% |
| Business Studies:Single | 10 | 20% | 40% | 16% |
| Sociology | 10 | 0% | 40% | 20% |
| English Literature | 8 | 25% | 50% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 33% | 50% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Government and Politics, Geography, Media/Film/Tv Studies, Religious Studies.
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.
225 students in this year group.
85% — 11 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 workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 85% | 74% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 12% | 24% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 83% | 85% |
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.
201 students in this year group.
76% — 17 points above the Tower Hamlets average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 76% | 59% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 20% | 11% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 76% |
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?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 188 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 234 |
| Of those, offered a place | 160 (68%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 870 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.5 · 2026: 1.2
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 52.3% | 55.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.0% | 10.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 76% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.5% | 49.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 98% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.2% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 96% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7% | 18.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 94% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.8 | 6.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 91% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.8% | 3.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 6% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9 | 14.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 92% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 25.7% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bishop Challoner Catholic School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mazahirul Uloom London School 0.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- London Islamic School 0.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Jamiatul Ummah School 0.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- Mulberry School for Girls 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Morpeth School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wapping High School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Swanlea School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 64% grade 5+ English and maths
- Madani Secondary Girls' School 0.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Stepney All Saints CofE Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
Stepney All Saints CofE Secondary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 10 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 exceptional, 2 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Stepney All Saints CofE Secondary School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 15 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Stepney All Saints CofE Secondary School?
82% of the 72 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Stepney All Saints CofE Secondary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Stepney All Saints CofE Secondary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 234 families put Stepney All Saints CofE Secondary School as their first choice for 188 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 160 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 100977.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, 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.