The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.5
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.42
Band 4Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 177 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,061
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 60.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Mr N Langham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Bright Street, Poplar, London, E14 0RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Primary · 793m away
New City College
16 plus · 796m away
Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Faraday School
Independent · 1.6km away
Pdo Oman School
School · 1.8km away
Tabangao School
School · 1.8km away
Ecole Yenzi
School · 1.8km away
Rumukoroshe School
School · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Langdon Park Community School a selective school?
No. Langdon Park Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Langdon Park Community School's Ofsted rating?
Langdon Park Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Langdon Park Community School?
Langdon Park Community School currently has 1,061 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Langdon Park Community School take?
Langdon Park Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Langdon Park Community School?
Langdon Park Community School is in London, E14 0RZ, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Langdon Park Community School have a sixth form?
Yes, Langdon Park Community School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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