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Stephen Hawking School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Stephen Hawking School is a community special not applicable school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 98 pupils, and a capacity of 104 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

98

Pupils

104

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2013

Stephen Hawking School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Stephen Hawking School is set by Tower Hamlets and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Tower Hamlets before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Tower Hamlets catchment area documents →

Stephen Hawking School — School Information

Full address
Brunton Place, London, E14 7LL
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
49% of pupils
DfE URN
131023

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Stephen Hawking School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Stephen Hawking School

Is Stephen Hawking School oversubscribed?

Stephen Hawking School is operating close to its capacity of 104 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Stephen Hawking School?

Admission to Stephen Hawking School is managed by Tower Hamlets. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Stephen Hawking School cover?

Stephen Hawking School is a not applicable school in London, Tower Hamlets, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Stephen Hawking School?

Stephen Hawking School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.