Eastlea Community School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted judgements: Good

Pretoria Road, Canning Town, London, E16 4NPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Eastlea Community School is a secondary school in Newham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 109 schools in Newham. It ranks 20th of 20 secondary schools in Newham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 May 2025, report published 1 July 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 May 2025

Eastlea is a safe, kind, and welcoming school. Pupils recognise and appreciate that they are part of a diverse community. Equality, respect, and tolerance are at the heart of the school's values. Pupils feel safe. They say that bullying can happen, but staff take this seriously when it is reported. As a result, most pupils are happy and attend school regularly. The school is ambitious for all pupils. Staff are determined that all pupils gain the knowledge and skills that they need to thrive in their future lives. Many pupils start school during the school year, and many speak English as an additional language. Although the school's published outcomes in 2024 were below national averages, pupils' current work and knowledge show they are progressing well through the curriculum. Corridors and classrooms are calm and orderly, which enables pupils to learn without distractions. The school does not tolerate poor behaviour. It works constructively with pupils to help them understand how to behave. The school provides many opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests, making sure these experiences are inclusive so that each pupil can take part. There are well-considered educational visits to museums, theatres, and field trips into London. Pupils enjoy taking on leadership positions, such as in the 'eco-group.'

What the school should improve

  • In a few curriculum subjects, the school does not check well enough if pupils secure previous knowledge into their long-term memory. This affects how well teaching helps pupils to build their knowledge. As a result, some pupils have gaps in what they know and remember. The school should ensure that staff review pupils' learning effectively and adapt teaching to enable pupils to remember key knowledge.
  • Some of the school's evaluation of its work does not provide sufficient clarity on what aspects to improve and when to do so. This means that some of the school's actions to refine pupils' education do not have the impact that they could. The school should ensure that all aspects of its programme of monitoring and review give precise information on what should be improved and when.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

137 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score41.6

41.6, 4.5 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths27%

27%, 18.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths48.2%

48.2%, 16.6 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc38%

38%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.64

3.64, 0.45 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

593 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200

Eligible for free school meals61.9%

61.9%, 35.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language55%

55%, 33.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.3%

15.3%, 0.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.7%

6.7%, 0.7 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Eastlea Community School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Rokeby School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 50.8
Harris Science Academy East London0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 56.9
East London Arts & Music0.8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Bow School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.2
Lister Community School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.1

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
NEWHAM COMMUNITY LEARNING
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Ms Sarah Morgan
Address
Pretoria Road, Canning Town, London, E16 4NP
Local authority
Newham
URN
148224

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.