Why choose Tower Hamlets secondary schools?

A borough full of opportunity

Located in the heart of London, close to the iconic Tower Bridge and between the City and Canary Wharf, Tower Hamlets is a diverse and welcoming borough committed to delivering high‑quality education, strong family support, and positive outcomes for all children and young people.

A strong start for every child

Choosing a secondary school is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child.

Tower Hamlets is a unique borough

Financial support for families: we provide free school meals for all Tower Hamlets pupils and school uniform grants for eligible families. Bus travel is also free for all children living in a London borough
Accessible: getting to and from our schools could not be easier. All our schools are well served by public transport links including tube, bus, train links including the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) – the only fully accessible railway in the UK

Tower Hamlets secondary schools offer

High achievement – Students consistently perform above the national average at GCSE level, with higher attainment and progress scores than England overall
Excellent teaching and learning inside and outside the classroom - over 95% of pupils attend Good or Outstanding schools
Broad and ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking
Sports, clubs, trips, and enrichment activities including partnerships with local businesses, arts organisations, and universities
Inclusive education – schools welcome and support pupils of all abilities and backgrounds through banding (link to banding tile), promoting fairness and equality of access
Safe and supportive environments – strong pastoral care and wellbeing support
Ambitious futures – high levels of post-16 progression into education, employment, and training

A strong youth voice in Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets is one of the few boroughs where young people have a real say in local decisions.

Young Mayor of Tower Hamlets

Young people elect a Young Mayor to represent their views
The Young Mayor works with councils, schools, and community leaders
Helps shape services, funding, and opportunities for young people

This gives students a real voice in their community and builds leadership skills.

Youth clubs and activities

Alongside school life, all children attending a Tower Hamlets school can access a wide range of local youth services:

After-school and evening youth clubs across the borough
Sports, arts, music, and creative programmes
Support for wellbeing and personal development
Safe spaces for young people to socialise and build confidence

Visit Young Tower Hamlets for more information on what is on offer.

By choosing a Tower Hamlets school, your child benefits from:

an excellent education,
enriched through cultural and creative experiences, and
supported by a strong youth service and community network