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Swanlea School
Outstandinggraded 24/04/2024Ages 11–181,281 pupilsDoes not apply
Swanlea School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Tower Hamlets local authority. The school has around 1,281 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/04/2024, Swanlea School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.8), an average Attainment 8 score of 56 and 65% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Swanlea School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 24/04/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence9.7%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.8England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals43.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language19.3%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 856.9
Progress 8+0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths64%
Grade 4+ English & maths81%
EBacc entry72%
EBacc average point score5.25
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 35.9
Value added-0.21Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.1
Retention97%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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