The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.9
3.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
2.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
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
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 68 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 10 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 294
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 34%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Trust
- THE WAPPING AND SHADWELL SECONDARY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tom Raw
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Location
153 Commercial Road, London, Not applicable, E1 2DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMulberry Academy London Dock
Secondary · 755m away
St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hermitage Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Albion Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Tower Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wapping High School a selective school?
No. Wapping High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wapping High School's Ofsted rating?
Wapping High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wapping High School?
Wapping High School currently has 294 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wapping High School take?
Wapping High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wapping High School?
Wapping High School is in London, E1 2DA, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wapping High School have a sixth form?
No, Wapping High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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