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Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Catchment Area

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

Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School is a voluntary aided secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1373 pupils, and a capacity of 1540 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,373

Pupils

1,540

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School?

The catchment area for Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School is managed by Tower Hamlets and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School: 1540 places, 89% filled: places available

Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School has a published admission number of 1540 places. 1373 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1540 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 49.1% of pupils at Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Tower Hamlets publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Tower Hamlets school admissions →

Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School: School Information

Full address
Stepney Way, Stepney, London, E1 0RH
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
49.1% of pupils
DfE URN
100977

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Tower Hamlets

Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Tower Hamlets. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School

What is the catchment area for Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School?

The catchment area for Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School is the geographic zone Tower Hamlets uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Tower Hamlets publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School oversubscribed?

Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School has a capacity of 1540 places and currently has 1373 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Tower Hamlets.

What is the admissions policy for Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School?

Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Tower Hamlets before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School cover?

Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School is a secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School?

Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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