The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
48.0
4.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 86 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 34%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Trust
- TOWER HAMLETS ENTERPRISE ACADEMY LTD
- Head
- Mr ASHID ALI
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2022 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Location
81-91 Commercial Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 1RD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is London Enterprise Academy's Ofsted rating?
London Enterprise Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend London Enterprise Academy?
London Enterprise Academy currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does London Enterprise Academy take?
London Enterprise Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is London Enterprise Academy?
London Enterprise Academy is in London, E1 1RD, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does London Enterprise Academy have a sixth form?
No, London Enterprise Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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