The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.6
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
14.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 213 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 87 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
- 689
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 52.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Trust
- NEWHAM COMMUNITY LEARNING
- Head
- Ms Sarah Morgan (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Pretoria Road, Canning Town, London, E16 4NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKeir Hardie Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Luke's Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hallsville Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bromley Hall School
Special school · 1.4km away
Rosetta Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Culloden Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Eastlea Community School a selective school?
No. Eastlea Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Eastlea Community School's Ofsted rating?
Eastlea Community School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eastlea Community School?
Eastlea Community School currently has 689 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eastlea Community School take?
Eastlea Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Eastlea Community School?
Eastlea Community School is in London, E16 4NP, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eastlea Community School have a sixth form?
No, Eastlea Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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