Cumberland Community School
London, E13 8SJ · Newham · secondary school
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8th 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 — 9.3/10 against 171 of them, against 8.1/10 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 | 56.3 · 76 | 30% | 2.27 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.71 · 91 | 25% | 2.28 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.3 · 71 | 10% | 0.71 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cumberland Community School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2022-11. In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.71 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Junior Russell Group Mentoring Programme, a Hospitality workshop with the Prept Foundation, and the CCS Summer Conference. They also engage in dance, hip-hop studies, the Royal Academy Young Artists’ Summer Show, a student art exhibition, and the London Youth Games.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,308 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. 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 in the Junior Russell Group Mentoring Programme to prepare for university applications? What specific skills are developed during the Hospitality workshop with the Prept Foundation? How does the school ensure the London Youth Games are accessible to all
What Ofsted said about Cumberland Community School
Overview
Cumberland Community School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes an inclusive community where staff value pupils and maintain high standards of behaviour, with leaders showing ‘high aspirations’ for student success.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a ‘broad and ambitious curriculum’ that is ‘well-ordered’, allowing pupils to build knowledge in a ‘logical sequence’.
- Pupils ‘behave well and show respect for others’, with bullying being ‘rare’ and dealt with effectively by leaders.
- Teachers possess ‘good subject knowledge’ and use it to present content, while providing extra support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- A ‘well-structured personal development programme’ covers important issues such as healthy relationships, equality, and mental health.
- Staff feel ‘well supported’ by leaders who are ‘innovative in their approach to staff workload’.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers ‘do not always check pupils’ understanding effectively’, leading to pupils not securing knowledge and sometimes being unable to complete work.
- Leaders should ensure teachers use strategies to inform them of pupils’ learning and ‘adapt their teaching accordingly’ so pupils can embed knowledge with ‘increasing fluency’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture’ established through regular staff training and expert collaboration with external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.5 |
| 2024/25 | 52.6 |
| 2025/26 | 50.3 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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