The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.09
Band 3Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 187 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 112 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,348
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Head
- Mr Christopher McCormack (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Boleyn Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9QD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPlaistow Primary School
Primary · 856m away
Eleanor Smith School
Special school · 940m away
Southern Road Primary School
Primary · 978m away
Curwen Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ranelagh Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Tunmarsh School
Pupil referral unit · 1.6km away
The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children
Miscellaneous · 1.6km away
Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Bonaventure's RC School a selective school?
No. St Bonaventure's RC School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Bonaventure's RC School's Ofsted rating?
St Bonaventure's RC School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bonaventure's RC School?
St Bonaventure's RC School currently has 1,348 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bonaventure's RC School take?
St Bonaventure's RC School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Bonaventure's RC School?
St Bonaventure's RC School is in London, E7 9QD, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bonaventure's RC School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Bonaventure's RC School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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