St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Wellclose Square, Stepney, London, E1 8HYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Tower Hamlets for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Tower Hamlets. It ranks 41st of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 June 2024, report published 23 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 June 2024
This school provides a caring and inclusive community. The school's vision, known by all the pupils, is to 'Let our light shine'. Pupils are happy and safe. They have warm and positive relationships with staff and each other. They are polite and respectful. Staff have high expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. They make strong progress in reading and mathematics by the end of Year 6. This is reflected in national assessments. Pupils are typically well prepared for the next stages of their learning. Pupils are rightly proud of their school; they are given a say. They have opportunities to help in the local community, for example with the local foodbank. This supports their understanding of others' needs and prepares them well for life in modern Britain. Pupils also appreciate the wide range of educational visits on offer to places such as Kew Gardens, the Bank of England and the Science Museum. These visits are carefully planned and enrich learning further. The school places high emphasis on healthy eating and pupils' well-being. Older pupils are proud to support the younger children during family lunches. Pupils also enjoy learning about the environment and ecology. They are knowledgeable about the school beehives. For example, they understand that many plants depend on bees for pollination, and in return, bees rely on plants for food.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, in Years 1 to 6, the curriculum is not currently implemented with the consistent precision that leaders intend. As a result, some pupils do not secure the depth of knowledge and understanding that they should. The school should ensure the implementation of the curriculum in each subject is checked, so that any necessary support or professional development can be provided.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
198 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Gosling Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Buttercup Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Hermitage Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 77% met the expected standard |
| Bigland Green Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Darren Rubin
- Phone
- 02074806581
- Address
- Wellclose Square, Stepney, London, E1 8HY
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- URN
- 100959
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.