East London Arts & Music, London
East London Arts & Music is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in London, part of Day One Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2017)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
East London Arts & Music in detail
East London Arts & Music in its own words
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Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 12 November 2026 and an open evening on Friday 12 February 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Tower Hamlets
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
The trust
East London Arts & Music is one of 2 schools run by Day One Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 151 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 48% went on to university or other higher education and 23% into work. 3% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
30.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (32%), Black (24%) and Mixed (22%).
In 2026, 41 pupils (14%) received SEN support and 15 (5.1%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Bromley-By-Bow, about 150 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bromley-By-Bow, 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood East London Arts & Music stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, East London Arts & Music issued 9 suspensions, 3.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2017 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
30.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C+
Average grade
31.7
Points per entry
E
Best 3 A-Levels
0%
Achieving AAB+
Average
Value added
12
A-Level students
71%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 151 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
3%
Top-third university
57%
Degree course
58%
Any L4+ destination
0%
Apprenticeships
Based on 145 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with East London Arts & Music
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 101
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 101 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 16 serious and 84 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
18 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Tower Hamlets is 231 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
292 pupils
300 places
8 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Tower Hamlets council
Places available
3,059
Applications
2,716
Got 1st preference
79.1%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All secondary applications across Tower Hamlets council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
41
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
19.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
292
Total Pupils
187
Boys
105
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
12.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,144
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about East London Arts & Music
What is East London Arts & Music's Ofsted rating?
East London Arts & Music's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2017, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for East London Arts & Music?
No fixed boundary. When East London Arts & Music is oversubscribed, Tower Hamlets allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at East London Arts & Music?
Classes at East London Arts & Music average 25 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to East London Arts & Music?
East London Arts & Music has around 292 pupils on roll. 31% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to East London Arts & Music?
Apply through Tower Hamlets's coordinated admissions process, naming East London Arts & Music on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near East London Arts & Music?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 101 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 16 serious and 84 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 18 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Tower Hamlets is 231 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is East London Arts & Music?
East London Arts & Music is at Maltings Close, Bromley By Bow, London, E3 3TA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)