Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 18
Report card: Strong standard to exceptional

Stepney Way, Stepney, London, E1 0RHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School is a secondary school in Tower Hamlets for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 109 schools in Tower Hamlets. It ranks 2nd of 17 secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in February 2026.

Ofsted report card

Inspected 10 February 2026, report published 19 April 2026

Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.

Inclusion
Exceptional
Curriculum and teaching
Strong standard
Achievement
Exceptional
Attendance and behaviour
Exceptional
Personal development and wellbeing
Exceptional
Leadership and governance
Exceptional
Post-16 provision
Strong standard
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 February 2026

Pupils feel very well cared for and safe at Stepney All Saints. They know staff will listen to them and act quickly when they need help. Pupils understand how to report worries, including bullying, and they know staff will take these issues seriously. Pupils behave extremely well. Pupils focus, respond quickly to teachers and work hard. They move around the school sensibly and consistently show kindness and respect for each other. Pupils attend school regularly and understand why good attendance matters. Pupils enjoy learning. They take pride in their work and want to do well. Pupils feel confident to share their ideas because classrooms feel secure and welcoming. Teachers explain new ideas clearly and help pupils understand difficult concepts. Pupils say they enjoy lessons and like the challenge they receive. Reading has a high profile. Pupils read often and talk positively about the books they have enjoyed. Those who need extra help receive highly effective support to improve. Pupils achieve exceptionally well across the range of subjects. They produce high-quality work. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well because teachers know their needs and adapt lessons carefully. Disadvantaged pupils achieve well because leaders provide the right support at the right time. Pupils feel that they belong. They describe the school as a 'family'. They value the warm relationships they have with staff and with each other. Pupils understand and celebrate difference. They feel respected and included in all areas of school life. There are an impressive range of wider opportunities from which pupils benefit. They take part in clubs, such as fencing, taekwondo, the steel band and science activities. Many join trips, including residential visits and international travel. Older pupils value inspiring careers events, mentoring and work experience. These enable pupils to grow into confident, thoughtful young people, who are ready for the next stage of their education.

What the school should improve

  • Leaders should continue the school's focus on ensuring exceptionally high standards in teaching are sustained across all areas of the curriculum.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

205 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score53.6

53.6, 7.5 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths60%

60%, 14.6 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths79%

79%, 14.2 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc79%

79%, 38.5 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.01

5.01, 0.92 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

91 students

Average point score per A level entry35.44

35.44, 0.44 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,445 pupils on roll, with places for 1,540

Eligible for free school meals47.6%

47.6%, 21.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language21.6%

21.6%, the same as the England average.

Special educational needs support5.8%

5.8%, 9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.1%

7.1%, 1.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College0.1 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 47.5
Bishop Challoner Catholic School0.4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.6
Mazahirul Uloom London School0.4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.1
London Islamic School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 58.7
Jamiatul Ummah School0.7 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 58.1

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Benjamin Siaw
Address
Stepney Way, Stepney, London, E1 0RH
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
URN
100977

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.