Stephen Hawking School
URN: 131023 • London E14 7LL
Overview
- Name
- Stephen Hawking School
- URN
- 131023
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 60.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gail Weir (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02074239848
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brunton Place, London E14 7LL
Summary
Stephen Hawking School is a community special school located in Tower Hamlets, London, catering to children aged two to eleven with profound and multiple learning difficulties, as well as health and care needs. With a current enrolment of 98 pupils and a capacity of 104, the school prioritises individualised learning and personal growth, ensuring that each child can achieve their full potential.
The school's ethos is centred on collaboration and strong relationships with families and local community organisations. This teamwork approach fosters an enthusiastic learning environment, where staff, parents, and external agencies work together to support the diverse needs of the pupils. The school also promotes fundamental British values, such as democracy and mutual respect, encouraging pupils to express their preferences and participate in decision-making processes.
Stephen Hawking School is committed to providing high-quality educational experiences through innovative teaching practices. The school aims to empower its pupils to become active and respected members of their community, while also supporting families in enhancing life opportunities for their children.
The school's ethos is centred on collaboration and strong relationships with families and local community organisations. This teamwork approach fosters an enthusiastic learning environment, where staff, parents, and external agencies work together to support the diverse needs of the pupils. The school also promotes fundamental British values, such as democracy and mutual respect, encouraging pupils to express their preferences and participate in decision-making processes.
Stephen Hawking School is committed to providing high-quality educational experiences through innovative teaching practices. The school aims to empower its pupils to become active and respected members of their community, while also supporting families in enhancing life opportunities for their children.
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- School Website Design by e4education (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Tower Hamlets
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 104
- Pupils
- 98
- Boys
- 48
- Girls
- 50
- FSM %
- 49.00
- Open date
- 1996-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 98 | 48 | 50 | 104 | 49.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 95 | 47 | 48 | 104 | 52.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 93 | 51 | 42 | 104 | 52.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 93 | 51 | 42 | 130 | 52.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 101 | 54 | 47 | 130 | 54.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 100 | 54 | 46 | 44.40 |
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