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Wapping High School
Goodgraded 21/11/2023Ages 11–16294 pupilsNone
Wapping High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in London, within the Tower Hamlets local authority. The school has around 294 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/11/2023, Wapping High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 and 57% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Wapping High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 21/11/2023. 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 846.9
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths45%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake37.9%
Free school meals37.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language57.7%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.7%
Attendance90.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher9.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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