St Bonaventure's RC School
Boleyn Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9QDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Bonaventure's RC School is a secondary school in Newham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 109 schools in Newham. It ranks 10th of 20 secondary schools in Newham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 November 2022, report published 24 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 November 2022
Pupils thrive in every way here. They succeed academically and are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps. Leaders expect pupils to make a strong, positive contribution to their local community. For example, all pupils are involved in charitable work to support local food banks. Pupils are safe, happy and cared for at this school. There is a climate of respect and compassion for all. Pupils are protected from bullying, which is not tolerated. Pupils said that the school values everyone equally and that it celebrates diversity, for example through culture days. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. The school's values of tolerance, consideration of others and love are encouraged through all aspects of school life. Pupils are considerate, respectful and support one another. For example, sixth-form students help younger pupils with reading. Pupils make an active contribution to the school. Many pupils in all years take on responsibility in the school, including for student leadership and fundraising. The student council is proud to have improved things for others. For example, on the school council's suggestion, leaders have introduced an 'Assisi tie' to recognise pupils who embody the 'Bonaventurian Way' by demonstrating the school's values.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
192 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
145 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,352 pupils on roll, with places for 1,300
Schools near St Bonaventure's RC School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford School Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 53.9 |
| St Angela's Ursuline School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 54.1 |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.6 |
| Lister Community School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.1 |
| Azhar Academy Girls School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 66.4 |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher McCormack
- Phone
- 02084723844
- Address
- Boleyn Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9QD
- Local authority
- Newham
- URN
- 102787
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.