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Royal Docks Academy
Goodgraded 28/09/2021Ages 11–16905 pupilsFaithNone
Royal Docks Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in London, within the Newham local authority. The school has around 905 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/09/2021, Royal Docks Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.2 and 42% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Royal Docks Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 28/09/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 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 4Below average
Attainment 839.6
England avg 45.1 · was 40.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
England avg 45% · was 42% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths57%
England avg 65% · was 61% in 2023/24
EBacc entry29%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.6
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake63.4%
Free school meals63.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language60.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled84%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.7%
Attendance88.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence34.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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