The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.9
13.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
64%
22.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.21
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 208 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 109 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,281
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Mr Kabir Miah (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
31 Brady Street, Whitechapel, London, E1 5DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBigland Green Primary School
Primary · 844m away
Harry Gosling Primary School
Primary · 882m away
Jamiatul Ummah School
Independent · 904m away
St Mary and St Michael Primary School
Primary · 926m away
Bishop Challoner Catholic School
Secondary · 1.0km away
OMG Education
Independent · 1.1km away
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Blue Gate Fields Infants' School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Swanlea School a selective school?
No. Swanlea School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Swanlea School's Ofsted rating?
Swanlea School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swanlea School?
Swanlea School currently has 1,281 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swanlea School take?
Swanlea School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Swanlea School?
Swanlea School is in London, E1 5DJ, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swanlea School have a sixth form?
Yes, Swanlea School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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