Langdon Park 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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Students at Langdon Park feel safe and enjoy school, with high attendance and a friendly, respectful atmosphere. The school is particularly effective at supporting disadvantaged students through pupil premium funding, helping them achieve ahead of their classmates. The new sixth form has been a real success and is encouraging younger students to think about their futures.
Key Strengths
- New headteacher has gained staff support and introduced effective systems to monitor progress and raise achievement
- School uses pupil premium funding very well, providing excellent additional support so disadvantaged students achieve ahead of their peers
- Students feel safe, have high attendance, are respectful, and show positive attitudes to learning
- New sixth form is good and has raised aspirations across the school
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement in English and mathematics is significantly below national average, with too few students gaining top grades
- Teaching quality is inconsistent across subjects, with some lessons being too easy and not challenging able students enough
- Teachers do not give students enough time to respond to marking comments and make corrections
- Subject leaders need more involvement in monitoring teaching quality in their areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements were examined and found to be effective, with the school implementing proper procedures to keep students safe.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, enterprise activities, homework clubs, online learning packages
Langdon Park Community School requires improvement after previously being rated good. Achievement in English and mathematics has declined, with grades significantly below national averages, and teaching quality remains inconsistent across the school.
At a Glance
58.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.8
Avg class size
50
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
1,055 pupils
950 capacity
105 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Tower Hamlets
Places available
3,203
Applications
2,958
Got 1st preference
74.8%
Got preferred school
94.2%
Secondary admissions across Tower Hamlets (2025/26)
Inspection History(111)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
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
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
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
7.90346%
Overall absence
23.53579%
Persistent absence
922
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
Langdon Park Community School
Manorfield Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Bygrove Primary School
Woolmore Primary School
Mayflower Primary School
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Marner Primary School
The Clara Grant Primary School
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