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Morpeth School
Portman Place, Bethnal Green, London, E2 0PX, Tower Hamlets
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.9 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,513
Capacity
1,600
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 33% nationally. The school shows strong results in English and Maths, with 70% of students achieving grade 4 or above, and 43% reaching grade 5 or above. Additionally, 72% of students progress to university, with a notable 19% attending top-third universities, indicating a commitment to preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 8 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.2 | Top 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 43% | Bottom 49% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 58% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 39% | Top 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 173 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi56.9%
White British14.1%
Black African8.8%
White Other4.6%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.52654, -0.04772 · E2 0PX
School details
Local authorityTower Hamlets
RegionLondon
URN100967
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.morpethschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Morpeth School rated by Ofsted?
Morpeth School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2023.
Is Morpeth School a good school?
Morpeth School scores 68.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Morpeth School in GCSEs?
Morpeth School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.2. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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