The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.1 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.1
14.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
26.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
79%
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
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 232 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 119 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,344
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Trust
- COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Stacey Goyan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Forest Lane, London, E7 9BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bonaventure's RC School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Selwyn Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Education Links
Independent · 1.7km away
West Ham Church Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Stephen's Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Stephen's Nursery School
Nursery · 1.7km away
Upton Cross Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Portway Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Forest Gate Community School a selective school?
No. Forest Gate Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Forest Gate Community School?
Forest Gate Community School currently has 1,344 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forest Gate Community School take?
Forest Gate Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Forest Gate Community School?
Forest Gate Community School is in London, E7 9BB, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forest Gate Community School have a sixth form?
No, Forest Gate Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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