The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.4
12.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
67%
24.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
73%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
1% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 153
- Capacity
- 96%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Mr Anamul Khan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
June 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2021 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
July 2017 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2015 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
March 2015 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
October 2014 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2011 | Inspection
Standard inspection
April 2005 | Inspection
Location
46 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, London, E1 1JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Primary · 804m away
Mulberry Academy London Dock
Secondary · 923m away
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Primary · 1.1km away
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hermitage Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Tower Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is London East Academy's Ofsted rating?
London East Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend London East Academy?
London East Academy currently has 153 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does London East Academy take?
London East Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is London East Academy?
London East Academy is in London, E1 1JX, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does London East Academy have a sixth form?
No, London East Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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