Wapping High School
London, E1 2DA · Tower Hamlets · secondary school
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10th of 17 secondary schools in Tower Hamlets we can score, 18 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 — 7.4/10 against 575 of them, against 5.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.6 · 55 | 30% | 1.64 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.04 · 53 | 25% | 1.33 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.9 · 55 | 10% | 0.55 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wapping High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.04 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 (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Robotics Team, Workshop Wednesdays, and football. Trips have included Barcelona, Costa Rica, Shanghai, and New York.
Getting in
The published school roll is 248 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 Robotics Team to develop their skills further? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Wapping High School
Overview
Wapping High School is described as a "safe, happy and ambitious school" where staff know pupils very well, fostering a caring environment. The report highlights a "carefully considered curriculum" that is broad and balanced, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, can access learning. Overall effectiveness is judged as Good, with personal development rated as Outstanding.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "rich and interesting curriculum" that exceeds the national curriculum, such as studying Mandarin and Spanish.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and routinely check understanding, with a "strong emphasis on teaching vocabulary across all subjects."
- Personal development is exceptional, featuring "Workshop Wednesdays" for resilience and "enrichment activities" like bouldering and drama.
- Pupils behave very well, demonstrating kindness and knowing that "unkind and discriminatory language is not tolerated."
- Leaders and trustees share a clear vision, ensuring staff feel valued and receive "extensive training and professional development."
Areas to improve
- In key stage 3, teachers sometimes do not select the "most appropriate task to help pupils to learn the intended subject content," leading to gaps in understanding.
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 | 46.9 |
| 2024/25 | 46.9 |
| 2025/26 | 46.9 |
| 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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