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Sarah Bonnell School
Goodgraded 02/11/2022Ages 11–161,275 pupils
Sarah Bonnell School is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in London, within the Newham local authority. The school has around 1,275 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/11/2022, Sarah Bonnell School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 56.9 and 68% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Sarah Bonnell 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 & managementGood
Last inspected 02/11/2022. 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 856.7
England avg 45.1 · was 56.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths62%
England avg 45% · was 67% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths80%
England avg 65% · was 79% in 2023/24
EBacc entry57%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.13
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake57.1%
Free school meals57.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language51.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled93%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.9%
Attendance91.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence25.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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