The Hamlet School

Special
Local authority maintained
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Brunton Place, London, E14 7LLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Hamlet School is a special school in Tower Hamlets for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 March 2013, report published 27 March 2013

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

23 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

93 pupils on roll, with places for 104

Eligible for free school meals40.9%

40.9%, 14.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language61.3%

61.3%, 39.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Hamlet School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Beatrice Tate School	0.8 miles	Report card: Needs attention to strong standard	Not published
Phoenix School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	0% met the expected standard
Ian Mikardo High School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 5.7
Cavendish School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 1.9
Brick Lane School	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published

School details

School type: Community special school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Ms Gail Weir
Phone: 02074239848
Website: stephenhawking.towerhamlets.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Brunton Place, London, E14 7LL
Local authority: Tower Hamlets
URN: 131023

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.