The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
91%
+29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
32%
+24.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.6
1.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.79
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,085
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 44.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Sarah Donnelly
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
1 Siding Street, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 2AE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Bobby Moore Academy a selective school?
No. Bobby Moore Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bobby Moore Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bobby Moore Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bobby Moore Academy?
Bobby Moore Academy currently has 1,085 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bobby Moore Academy take?
Bobby Moore Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Bobby Moore Academy?
Bobby Moore Academy is in London, E20 2AE, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bobby Moore Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Bobby Moore Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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