Bobby Moore Academy
London, E20 2AE · Newham · all-through school
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19th of 20 secondary schools in Newham we can score, 21 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.8/10 against 353 of them, against 2.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 30.8 · 17 | 30% | 0.50 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.37 · 23 | 25% | 0.57 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.2 · 25 | 10% | 0.25 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bobby Moore Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.37 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, netball, rowing, track cycling, BMX, cross country, athletics, and hockey. They also take part in a Paris football tour and a Barcelona netball tour.
Getting in
The published school roll is 971 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,560. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8? How are the sports and trip programmes organised for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Bobby Moore Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have driven "rapid and tangible improvements" in curriculum and teaching since taking charge two years ago. Pupils are "happy, well cared for" and feel they can achieve anything, supported by a culture where inclusion is "everybody's responsibility."
Strengths
- Early years teaching is "very well delivered" with a "clear and well-thought-through philosophy," particularly in phonics and language development.
- Inclusion is highly effective; pupils with special educational needs or disabilities "achieve at least as well as, and often better than, their peers nationally."
- Personal development is promoted through a "robust and relentless approach," offering diverse opportunities such as debating with the prime minister or visiting renowned universities.
- Leadership provides "robust and rigorous support," ensuring staff wellbeing and that decisions prioritise disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs.
- Behaviour is "calm and orderly," with bullying "never tolerated" and pupils feeling safe and respected.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should sustain recent improvements in attendance levels.
- Teachers should use formative assessment more successfully to address gaps in pupils' understanding "swiftly."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.0 |
| 2024/25 | 45.6 |
| 2025/26 | 41.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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