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School 21
Pitchford Street, Stratford, E15 4RZ, Newham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.5 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,098
Capacity
1,200
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating and a strong emphasis on academic achievement, this all-through school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.8, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 78% recommending the school, although only 16% of students enter the EBacc. The school also supports a commendable 73% progression rate to university, with 26% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 47.8 | Top 39% 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%. | 66% | Top 49% 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%. | 48% | Top 40% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 21% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 65% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | No UK data |
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%. | 73% | 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%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 123 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (148 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child feels safe
87%
My child is happy
85%
Good range of subjects
85%
School keeps me informed
84%
My child makes good progress
83%
Behaviour is good
78%
I'd recommend this school
78%
School supports development
78%
School has high expectations
76%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi21.5%
White Other17.1%
Black African13.7%
Mixed Other6.9%
Asian Pakistani6.6%
White British6.2%
Asian Indian5.8%
Other5.0%
Black Caribbean4.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Other0.6%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.53834, 0.00403 · E15 4RZ
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is School 21 rated by Ofsted?
School 21 was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is School 21 a good school?
School 21 scores 64.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about School 21?
Based on 148 Ofsted Parent View responses, School 21 receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at School 21 in GCSEs?
School 21 achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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