The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.1 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
50.1
6.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 288 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,500
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 50.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Head
- Ms Joan Deslandes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Kingsford Way, Beckton, London, E6 5JG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth Beckton Primary School
Primary · 421m away
Winsor Primary School
Primary · 592m away
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School
Primary · 707m away
Calverton Primary School
Primary · 982m away
Gallions Primary School
Primary · 982m away
Roman Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Beckton Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Scott Wilkie Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kingsford Community School a selective school?
No. Kingsford Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kingsford Community School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsford Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingsford Community School?
Kingsford Community School currently has 1,500 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingsford Community School take?
Kingsford Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kingsford Community School?
Kingsford Community School is in London, E6 5JG, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingsford Community School have a sixth form?
No, Kingsford Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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