Eastlea Community School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Eastlea is a welcoming, safe school where your child will be part of a diverse community built on respect and equality. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use consistent teaching approaches to help pupils learn well. The school goes beyond academics - offering museums visits, theatre trips, career guidance, and opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles like joining the eco-group.
Key Strengths
- Safe, inclusive environment where pupils feel secure and respected - bullying is taken seriously
- Strong teaching with well-ordered, broad curriculum that helps pupils progress well
- Effective reading strategy providing targeted support for pupils who need help with literacy
- Calm, orderly classrooms with good behaviour management and reducing suspensions
- Comprehensive personal development programme including career guidance and life skills education
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not check enough whether pupils remember what they have been taught, leaving gaps in knowledge
- Teaching for pupils with SEND is not always well-adapted, and strategies are not regularly reviewed
- School's monitoring and evaluation of its work could be clearer about what needs improving and when
- Further work needed to raise attendance for some pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits to museums and theatres, field trips into London, eco-group, leadership positions, career guidance activities
Eastlea Community School is a safe, welcoming school that has improved since its last inspection and now provides a good quality of education. The school is ambitious for all pupils and has strengthened its curriculum, though some areas need further development.
At a Glance
61.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
24 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
20.9
Avg class size
33
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
49%
Available places
593 pupils
1,200 capacity
607 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Newham
Places available
4,545
Applications
3,943
Got 1st preference
70.5%
Got preferred school
96.6%
Secondary admissions across Newham (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.46747%
Overall absence
29.66443%
Persistent absence
745
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Eastlea Community School
Star Primary School
Gainsborough Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Grange Primary School
Ranelagh Primary School
Ravenscroft Primary School
Keir Hardie Primary School
Curwen Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery
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