The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.9
9.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 79 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 462
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Trust
- CANARY WHARF COLLEGE LTD
- Head
- Mr Geoff Roberts
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
7 Selsdon Way, London, E14 9GL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGeorge Green's School
Secondary · 869m away
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Meridian Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.6km away
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Robert Owen Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Maze Hill School
Special school · 1.6km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Canary Wharf College Crossharbour's Ofsted rating?
Canary Wharf College Crossharbour was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Canary Wharf College Crossharbour?
Canary Wharf College Crossharbour currently has 462 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Canary Wharf College Crossharbour take?
Canary Wharf College Crossharbour caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Canary Wharf College Crossharbour?
Canary Wharf College Crossharbour is in London, E14 9GL, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Canary Wharf College Crossharbour have a sixth form?
No, Canary Wharf College Crossharbour does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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