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Swanlea School
31 Brady Street, Whitechapel, London, E1 5DJ, Tower Hamlets
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.6 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,281
Capacity
1,260
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of April 2024, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 56.9, placing it in the top 12% nationally. The school boasts an impressive 81% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, along with a 75% progression rate to university, including 35% to top-third institutions. Overall, it appears to be a highly regarded choice for parents seeking quality education in Tower Hamlets.
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Last inspected: 24 April 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 56.9 | Top 12% 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%. | 81% | Top 14% 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%. | 64% | Top 14% 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%. | 72% | Top 12% 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%. | 49% | Top 12% 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%. | 75% | 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%. | 35% | Top 20% |
Based on 97 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi83.5%
Black African4.6%
Mixed Other3.4%
Other2.6%
White Other2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
White British0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.52075, -0.06006 · E1 5DJ
School details
Local authorityTower Hamlets
RegionLondon
URN100973
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.swanlea.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Swanlea School rated by Ofsted?
Swanlea School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 April 2024.
Is Swanlea School a good school?
Swanlea School scores 90.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 Swanlea School in GCSEs?
Swanlea School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.9. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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