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.

Tower Hamlets has 16 secondary schools, of which 3 (19%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 10 rated Good — 81% of secondary schools in Tower Hamlets are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Swanlea School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Tower Hamlets follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

16
Total schools
3
Outstanding
19%
Outstanding rate
71.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
43.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Swanlea School
Secondary
 Outstanding 81 View school
🥈 Mulberry School for Girls
Secondary
 Outstanding 79 View school
🥉 Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School
Secondary
 Outstanding 77 View school
4. Central Foundation Girls' School
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
5. Oaklands School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
6. Morpeth School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
7. George Green's School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
8. Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
9. Canary Wharf College Crossharbour
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 59 View school
10. Mulberry Academy Shoreditch
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
11. Bishop Challoner Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
12. Langdon Park Community School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
13. Bow School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
14. Mulberry Academy London Dock
Secondary
 — 50 View school
15. London Enterprise Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 47 View school
16. Mulberry UTC
Secondary
 Good 25 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 3 (19%) 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 Swanlea 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?
19% of secondary schools in Tower Hamlets are rated Outstanding and 63% 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.