Sarah Bonnell School
London, E15 4LP · Newham · secondary school
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10th 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 — 9.0/10 against 204 of them, against 7.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.3 · 72 | 30% | 2.15 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.46 · 82 | 25% | 2.05 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.3 · 75 | 10% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sarah Bonnell School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, following an inspection in 2022. In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 56.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.46 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).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,202 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,350. 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 aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Sarah Bonnell School
Overview
Pupils at Sarah Bonnell School “work hard and achieve well” within an environment characterised by “excellent” behaviour and high attendance. Leaders maintain “high expectations” and deliver a curriculum that is “carefully sequenced and expertly taught,” ensuring pupils are “very well prepared for the next steps.” The school fosters a community where pupils are “respectful towards each other” and actively involved in decision-making.
Strengths
- Teachers possess “very strong subject knowledge” and deliver “engaging” lessons that help pupils “remember more.”
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with pupils described as “courteous, respectful, and kind,” and bullying is “very rare.”
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well met” through detailed information and appropriate adjustments.
- Personal development is supported by a “carefully considered programme” of personal, social and health education and sequenced careers activities.
- Staff are “proud to work in the school,” with new teachers being “very well supported.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the Year 9 curriculum is “as broad as possible” so all pupils can develop knowledge in creative subjects, rather than missing out on depth in areas like art or music.
- Systems for checking the well-being of pupils attending alternative provision are “not as rigorous as they should be” and require strengthening.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “well-trained and experienced” team ensuring pupils feel safe, though processes for monitoring pupils in off-site alternative provision need tightening.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 56.4 |
| 2024/25 | 56.7 |
| 2025/26 | 51.3 |
| 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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