London East Academy, London
London East Academy is an independent school for boys aged 11 to 16 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
London East Academy in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for London East Academy can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to London East Academy are Al-Mizan School (under 0.1 miles, Good, selective); Date Palm Primary (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); Madani Secondary Girls' School (0.2 miles, Good); and The Complete Works (0.2 miles, Outstanding).
Al-Mizan SchoolDate Palm PrimaryMadani Secondary Girls' SchoolThe Complete Works
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Aldgate East, about 320 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The East London Mosque, 90 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with London East Academy
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 480
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 73
- Children hurt
- 13
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 480 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 73 serious and 406 slight.
13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 11 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
82 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
89%
Available places
143 pupils
160 places
17 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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
0.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
143
Total Pupils
143
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
London East Academy
Showing 10 of 12 linked schools
Questions parents ask about London East Academy
What are GCSE results like at London East Academy?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for London East Academy can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is London East Academy's Ofsted rating?
London East Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
Does London East Academy meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in April 2024, London East Academy met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to London East Academy?
London East Academy has around 143 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to London East Academy?
London East Academy is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near London East Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 480 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 73 serious and 406 slight. 13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 11 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 82 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 London East Academy?
London East Academy is at 46 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, London, E1 1JX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)