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Kingsford Community School
Goodgraded 18/10/2022Ages 11–161,500 pupils
Kingsford Community School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in London, within the Newham local authority. The school has around 1,500 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/10/2022, Kingsford Community School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 50.3 and 49% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Kingsford Community School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 18/10/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 850.1
England avg 45.1 · was 49.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths46%
England avg 45% · was 47% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths68%
England avg 65% · was 64% in 2023/24
EBacc entry31%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.3
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake59.1%
Free school meals59.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language73.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled91%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.3%
Attendance92.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence25.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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