The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.2
5.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.53
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 228 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 179 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,513
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 49.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Mr John Pickett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Portman Place, Bethnal Green, London, E2 0PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarion Richardson Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary and St Michael Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Bishop Challoner Catholic School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Wapping High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Daffodil Preparatory School
Independent · 1.6km away
Mulberry School for Girls
Secondary · 1.6km away
Stephen Hawking School
Special school · 1.7km away
Buttercup Primary School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Morpeth School a selective school?
No. Morpeth School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Morpeth School's Ofsted rating?
Morpeth School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Morpeth School?
Morpeth School currently has 1,513 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Morpeth School take?
Morpeth School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Morpeth School?
Morpeth School is in London, E2 0PX, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Morpeth School have a sixth form?
Yes, Morpeth School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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