The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.7
12.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 266 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,275
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 54%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Trust
- NEWHAM COMMUNITY LEARNING
- Head
- Ms Rae Potter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Deanery Road, Stratford, London, E15 4LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRanelagh Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Curwen Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Lister Community School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Eleanor Smith School
Special school · 1.9km away
Plaistow Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Gainsborough Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Southern Road Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Grange Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sarah Bonnell School a selective school?
No. Sarah Bonnell School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sarah Bonnell School's Ofsted rating?
Sarah Bonnell School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sarah Bonnell School?
Sarah Bonnell School currently has 1,275 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sarah Bonnell School take?
Sarah Bonnell School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sarah Bonnell School?
Sarah Bonnell School is in London, E15 4LP, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sarah Bonnell School have a sixth form?
No, Sarah Bonnell School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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