The Hamlet School
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Pupils are happy to come to this excellent school. This is clear from the joyful way that they enter in the morning and the positive energy that they put into their lessons throughout the day. There is something truly special about the way pupils and staff interact. Pupils are given time and support to make choices, communicate how they are feeling and develop their independence. The school has extremely high expectations for pupils. This can be seen in the 'can-do' attitude to what pupils can achieve. Pupils enjoy playing and working alongside their friends, and unkind behaviour is extremely rare. Staff have a detailed understanding of each pupil's complex needs and the ways that they might be vulnerable. Staff are committed to keeping pupils safe and are vigilant in checking on pupils' safety and well- being throughout the day. Pupils enjoy the many ways that the school promotes their physical health and development. These include, for example, physiotherapy programmes, exercises on the trampoline, hydrotherapy, bicycles and tricycles and other accessible ways to develop healthy lifestyles. The school benefits from a strong team of therapists and health staff who work in a coordinated way with school staff for the benefit of the pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
93 pupils on roll, with places for 104
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
- 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.