Best Secondary Schools in Tower Hamlets 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 16 schools across Tower Hamlets. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

31%

Outstanding rate

71.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

43.6

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Secondary	Outstanding	76	View school
🥈	Swanlea School Secondary	Outstanding	74	View school
🥉	Mulberry School for Girls Secondary	Outstanding	73	View school
4.	Oaklands School Secondary	Good	69	View school
5.	Canary Wharf College Crossharbour Secondary	Good	65	View school
6.	Morpeth School Secondary	Outstanding	64	View school
7.	Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Secondary	Outstanding	63	View school
8.	Central Foundation Girls' School Secondary	Good	62	View school
9.	George Green's School Secondary	Good	58	View school
10.	Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Secondary	Good	55	View school
11.	Bow School Secondary	Good	55	View school
12.	Bishop Challoner Catholic School Secondary	Good	52	View school
13.	Langdon Park Community School Secondary	Good	51	View school
14.	London Enterprise Academy Secondary	Inadequate	41	View school
15.	Mulberry UTC Secondary	Good	31	View school
16.	Mulberry Academy London Dock Secondary	—	21	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Tower Hamlets?

There are 16 secondary schools in Tower Hamlets, of which 5 (31%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Tower Hamlets?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Tower Hamlets is Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Tower Hamlets?

Primary and secondary school applications in Tower Hamlets are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Tower Hamlets council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Tower Hamlets?

31% of secondary schools in Tower Hamlets are rated Outstanding and 56% are rated Good. 85.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.