Open Special Mixed

Stephen Hawking School

Brunton Place, London, E14 7LL
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Stephen Hawking School
London, E14 7LL
98 Pupils
104 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
49.00% FSM %
48 Boys
50 Girls
About Stephen Hawking School

Stephen Hawking School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in London, Tower Hamlets, in the London region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 98 pupils on roll. School capacity: 104. Current headteacher: Gail Weir.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Tower Hamlets
Region London
Administrative District Tower Hamlets
Parliamentary Constituency Bethnal Green and Stepney
Ward St Dunstan's
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-1996
UKPRN 10071066
URN 131023
Data Last Updated 13-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Susy Gilvin Chair of Governors 05/07/2022 04/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Fathima Ali Governor 22/10/2024 21/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Tamanna Begum Governor 22/06/2025 21/06/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Cristina Garcia Garcia Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Roseyna Jahangir Governor 22/03/2022 21/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sabha Khan Governor 29/11/2023 28/11/2027 Elected by parents
Ade King Governor 19/03/2024 18/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Catherine Moody Governor 22/10/2024 21/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Georgina Rahman Governor 07/12/2025 06/12/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Tuhel Uddin Governor 05/12/2023 15/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Gail Weir Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Arrash Arya Yassaee Governor 01/06/2019 03/06/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Schools Nearby
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0.34 km • London
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0.54 km • London
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0.58 km • London
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Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School
0.6 km • London
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stephen Hawking School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in London, Tower Hamlets.
Stephen Hawking School has 98 pupils, with a capacity of 104.
Stephen Hawking School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Stephen Hawking School is Ms Gail Weir.
Stephen Hawking School is at Brunton Place, London, E14 7LL, in the Tower Hamlets local authority, London.
Stephen Hawking School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Gail Weir
Brunton Place, London, E14 7LL
02074239848
www.stephenhawking.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Location
E14 7LL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 131023
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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