Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Tower Hamlets, London, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 69 of its 189 pupils (36.5%) were getting SEN support and 11 (5.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 189 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Tower Hamlets.
36.5% get SEN support
69 of 189 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
5.8% have an EHC plan
11 of 189 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication47
- Social, emotional and mental health20
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 189 (places for 240)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Figueiredo
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 34% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Tower Hamlets
- School reference (URN)
- 100946
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Tower Hamlets council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Norbiton Road, Limehouse, London, E14 7TF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Cyril Jackson Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 0.3 miles
- Stephen Hawking School Special school · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 miles
- St Paul's Way Trust School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Beatrice Tate School Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted report card (2025) 0.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Sir William Burrough Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 21.1%, EHC plans 6.1% 0.1 miles
- St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 33.3%, EHC plans 6.7% 0.3 miles
- Halley Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 11.3%, EHC plans 6.2% 0.3 miles
All mainstream schools in Tower Hamlets SEND schools in Tower Hamlets
Questions about Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School
How many pupils at Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 69 of the 189 pupils (36.5%) were getting SEN support and 11 (5.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (47 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (20 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (5 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School?
Through Tower Hamlets council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School?
You can ask for Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Cyril Jackson Primary School, about 0.3 miles away.
Where is Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School?
Norbiton Road, Limehouse, London, E14 7TF, in Tower Hamlets.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.