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Swanlea School
Outstandinggraded 24/04/2024Ages 11–181,281 pupils
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 & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 24/04/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 856.9
England avg 45.1 · was 56.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths64%
England avg 45% · was 65% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths81%
England avg 65% · was 84% in 2023/24
EBacc entry72%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.25
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 35.9
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 34.5
AAB or better6%
Retention97%
Value added-0.21
Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake43.7%
Free school meals43.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language19.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.7%
Attendance95.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence9.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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