Eastlea Community School
London, E16 4NP · Newham · secondary school
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18th 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 — 5.5/10 against 153 of them, against 3.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 38.1 · 33 | 46% | 1.51 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.29 · 28 | 38% | 1.08 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.3 · 52 | 15% | 0.80 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eastlea Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.29, 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 (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the student council, eco groups, and Curiosity Club, or participate in football, cricket, dance, and choir. Trips include RADA Shakespeare for Schools and a Y7 visit to Ecology Park. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 593 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students who have made negative progress? How does the school structure its after-school club to engage students who are not in sports or arts groups?
What Ofsted said about Eastlea Community School
Overview
Eastlea Community School is described as a "safe, kind, and welcoming school" where "equality, respect, and tolerance are at the heart of the school’s values." The inspection confirms that the school has improved significantly since its previous rating, now delivering a "good quality of education" with "calm and orderly" corridors that enable effective learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully ordered and suitably broad," with teachers demonstrating "strong subject knowledge" and introducing new content clearly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "high-quality academic and pastoral support" through a specially resourced provision.
- A "broad, effective reading strategy" is in place, providing "well-targeted and effective support" for pupils who need help becoming fluent readers.
- The school offers a "comprehensive programme of personal development," including sessions on safety and diverse career pathways such as apprenticeships.
- Staff take bullying seriously, and the approach to managing behaviour has created a positive environment where suspensions are "reducing noticeably."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school does not check well enough if pupils secure previous knowledge into their long-term memory, leading to gaps in what they know.
- The evaluation of some school work lacks sufficient clarity on what aspects to improve and when, reducing the impact of refinement actions.
- Further work is required to raise the attendance of some pupils, despite diligent monitoring of patterns and barriers.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.7 |
| 2024/25 | 41.6 |
| 2025/26 | 46.3 |
| 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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