The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 12.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
12.1
31.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
17%
24.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.27
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
78%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
72%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 109 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 14–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Mr Gerry McDonald (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Outstanding
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2021 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
July 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
May 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Inspection
January 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Poplar High Street, Poplar, London, E14 0AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is New City College's Ofsted rating?
New City College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does New City College take?
New City College caters for pupils aged 14 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is New City College?
New City College is in London, E14 0AF, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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