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Royal Docks Academy
Prince Regent Lane, Custom House, London, E16 3HS, Newham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.9 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
905
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.6, which places it in the top 81% of schools nationally. While 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 29%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students, although there is room for improvement in certain academic areas.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 39.6 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 29% | Top 45% 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%. | 24% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other22.0%
White British17.0%
Black African16.1%
Asian Bangladeshi10.1%
Other9.1%
Asian Pakistani5.3%
Mixed Other3.8%
Black Caribbean3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Black Other2.0%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.51089, 0.03487 · E16 3HS
School details
Local authorityNewham
RegionLondon
URN145410
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.royaldocksacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Royal Docks Academy rated by Ofsted?
Royal Docks Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2021.
Is Royal Docks Academy a good school?
Royal Docks Academy scores 26.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% 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 Royal Docks Academy in GCSEs?
Royal Docks Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.6. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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