Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Newham Collegiate provides exceptional teaching and support that helps all students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, achieve outstanding results and progress to top universities. The school removes barriers to learning through practical help and tailored support, creating a culture of high ambition where students develop confidence and independence. Beyond academics, students benefit from enrichment opportunities, leadership roles and careers guidance that prepare them exceptionally well for university and professional life.
Key Strengths
- Students achieve exceptionally well with very high proportions securing A and A* grades, including those with additional needs
- Leaders maintain an exceptionally strong focus on removing barriers to learning for disadvantaged students and those with English as an additional language
- Teachers have expert subject knowledge and use highly effective strategies, with consistently excellent quality of teaching
- Careers education is highly effective with tailored advice, work experience in prestigious settings, and industry expert workshops
- Strong culture of inclusion with practical support including digital devices, food banks, breakfast clubs and extended hours
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture of safeguarding where concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed, making learners safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
debating, coding, art, sports, charity events, student committees, community projects
Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre is a 16-19 free school in East London with 741 students studying A-levels. The school has been rated as reaching exceptional or strong standards across all areas of inspection.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
27
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
114%
Over capacity
740 pupils
650 capacity
90 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
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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)
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