The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.9
10.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
20.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 294 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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 128 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,480
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 47.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Trust
- STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Craig Hewitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLister Community School
Secondary · 995m away
Plaistow Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Connaught Special School
Free school · Grammar · 1.2km away
Eleanor Smith School
Special school · 1.2km away
Southern Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Curwen Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Ranelagh Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Stratford School Academy a selective school?
No. Stratford School Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Stratford School Academy's Ofsted rating?
Stratford School Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stratford School Academy?
Stratford School Academy currently has 1,480 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stratford School Academy take?
Stratford School Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Stratford School Academy?
Stratford School Academy is in London, E7 9PR, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stratford School Academy have a sixth form?
No, Stratford School Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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