The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.6
8.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
77%
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 285 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 120 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,346
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 54.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Trust
- COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ekhlas Rahman
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Oban Close, London, E13 8SJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Cumberland School
Secondary · Very close
Tollgate Primary School
Primary · Very close
Beckton Special School
Special school · 511m away
Kaizen Primary School
Primary · 529m away
Roman Road Primary School
Primary · 684m away
Scott Wilkie Primary School
Primary · 763m away
Rosetta Primary School
Primary · 764m away
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Nursery · 776m away
Questions parents ask
Is Cumberland Community School a selective school?
No. Cumberland Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cumberland Community School's Ofsted rating?
Cumberland Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cumberland Community School?
Cumberland Community School currently has 1,346 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cumberland Community School take?
Cumberland Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cumberland Community School?
Cumberland Community School is in London, E13 8SJ, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cumberland Community School have a sixth form?
No, Cumberland Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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