Rokeby School
London, E16 4DD · Newham · secondary school
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15th 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 — 7.9/10 against 175 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 47.2 · 56 | 46% | 2.58 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.05 · 54 | 38% | 2.07 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.4 · 62 | 15% | 0.96 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rokeby School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.05 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 (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 473 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 raising their attainment from the current baseline? What specific support is available for students who are not yet meeting the national median in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Rokeby School
Overview
Rokeby School is a place where pupils are "well supported to succeed" and "embrace the school’s values." The report highlights an "ambitious and carefully designed" curriculum that enables pupils to "confidently recall and articulate what they have learned," alongside "excellent" behaviour and "exceptionally positive attitudes" towards learning.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent" behaviour, with disruption being "rare and never tolerated," allowing them to "learn without distraction."
- The school provides an "exceptional enrichment offer," including varied opportunities in sports, arts, and leadership roles that help pupils "develop their leadership skills."
- Staff have "very high expectations" and "strong subject knowledge," designing activities that help pupils "clarify their thinking" and strengthen knowledge.
- Personal development is a "considerable strength," with initiatives like pupil-led philosophical discussions and a "comprehensive careers programme" preparing pupils for life in modern Britain.
- Leaders and staff work "very effectively together," fostering a culture where staff feel "highly regarded" and supported regarding workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not consistently use suitable strategies to identify and address misconceptions, leading to unaddressed gaps in knowledge for some pupils.
- The curriculum is not consistently well adapted for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), meaning they sometimes struggle to access the intended learning.
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 | 48.9 |
| 2024/25 | 50.8 |
| 2025/26 | 48.4 |
| 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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