Stepney Park Primary School

A good community school school in Tower Hamlets. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Stepney Park Primary School.

London, E13BW Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 81.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 May 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Smithy Street
Stepney
London, E13BW
Phone
2078845225
Website
stepneypark.towerhamlets.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100917
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Smithy Street, Stepney, London, E1 3BW
Website
www.stepneypark.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
750 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
767
Free School Meals
38.9% (298 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
81.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
81.0 (+22.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.4 (7.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
85
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
767 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Respect, Resilience and Independence"

Respect Resilience Independence

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Dr Richard Thompson welcomes parental feedback and invites conversations about any aspect of school life; contact via [email protected].

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Woodlands club Football league Choirs (KS1 and KS2) Girls-only football club Netball club (mixed gender) Maths puzzles club Coding club Chess club Ecology club Community and volunteering club Dancing

Sports

Football Netball Dancing

Facilities

Reading room with a library Library full of reading materials Two very large climbing frames Table tennis tables Football cages Basketball hoops Woodlands (forest area) Outdoor gym Art Studio Computing suite

Curriculum Highlights

Reading and Writing development with a reading strategy (early reading, developing reading, wider reading culture) and THEP phonics; reading at home; Accelerated Reader for KS2 Mathematics taught with a concrete-pictorial-abstract approach, emphasis on mental maths and a clear calculations policy; usage of White Rose adaptations Art & Design taught in Art Studio with three projects per year and a focus on looking and seeing; use of sketchbooks Computing with school Chromebooks for all students; four computing areas: Code, Connect, Communicate, Collect; online safety woven throughout Design & Technology focusing on four areas: structures, mechanisms, food, electronics; annual design projects Geography aiming to develop locational knowledge and map skills; fieldwork and global awareness History focusing on chronological study and historical skills; cross-cultural learning Spanish (Modern Languages) taught by a native speaker with emphasis on speaking, listening, reading and writing Music curriculum with Charanga integration; performance opportunities and school choir Physical Education (PE) including two PE lessons per week with a mix of teacher-led and sports coach-led sessions; swimming in Year 3; healthy living discussions PSHEE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) with emphasis on online safety, British Values, anti-bullying and consent; RSE in Year 6 Religious Education (RE) following SACRE; focus on religious stories and personal reflection; trips to religious institutions Reading culture and wider reading experiences including home reading, class libraries, and modelled reading

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club: Every morning we offer a free Breakfast Club for children from Y1-Y6. Breakfast Club runs from 8:00am until 8:50am every day with around 50 places; priority to children of working/studying parents or from vulnerable families; booking in advance; access before 8:15am. Enrichment Clubs: After-school 'Enrichment' clubs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, finishing at 4:30. Clubs run across 2 half-terms with autumn, spring and summer rota; cost £1.50 per day, paid in advance; places allocated on a first-come basis; contact the office to participate.

SEND Provision

The school caters for a wide range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including two specialist classrooms and support from Phoenix School.

Financial Information

Nursery lunch: £2.20 per lunch. Breakfast Club is free. After-school Enrichment clubs cost £1.50 per day (paid in advance).

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