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Kingsford Community School
Kingsford Way, Beckton, London, E6 5JG, Newham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.0 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 29% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 68% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Parent satisfaction is high, reflected in a LocaleIQ score better than 79% of schools. However, it is worth noting that only 31% of students enter for the EBacc, which may indicate a more limited focus on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 18 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 50.1 | Top 29% 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%. | 68% | Top 45% 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%. | 46% | Top 45% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other22.3%
Asian Bangladeshi17.9%
Black African17.3%
Asian Pakistani6.4%
Other5.7%
Asian Indian5.2%
Black Caribbean4.6%
Asian Other3.9%
White British3.7%
Black Other3.1%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.51408, 0.05510 · E6 5JG
School details
Local authorityNewham
RegionLondon
URN132058
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.kingsfordschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingsford Community School rated by Ofsted?
Kingsford Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2022.
Is Kingsford Community School a good school?
Kingsford Community School scores 79.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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 Kingsford Community School in GCSEs?
Kingsford Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.1. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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