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Forest Gate Community School
Forest Lane, London, E7 9BB, Newham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.5 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,344
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 10% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance. An impressive 82% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 68% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. The school also boasts a high EBacc entry rate of 79%, reflecting a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 9 February 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 58.1 | Top 10% 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%. | 82% | Top 13% 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%. | 68% | Top 10% 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%. | 79% | Top 10% 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%. | 52% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi31.0%
Asian Pakistani12.6%
Asian Indian11.4%
White Other11.2%
Black African7.4%
White British4.8%
Other4.3%
Asian Other3.4%
Black Other3.0%
Black Caribbean3.0%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.54976, 0.02323 · E7 9BB
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Frequently asked questions
What is Forest Gate Community School rated by Ofsted?
Forest Gate Community School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 February 2016.
Is Forest Gate Community School a good school?
Forest Gate Community School scores 91.5/100 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 Forest Gate Community School in GCSEs?
Forest Gate Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.1. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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