St Bonaventure's RC 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
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Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Bonaventure's is an outstanding school where pupils succeed academically while developing strong character values. Teachers are experts in their subjects who support every pupil's learning, including those with additional needs, and the school creates a warm, respectful community where diversity is celebrated. All pupils engage in meaningful community service, and sixth-formers receive excellent support for their future pathways.
Key Strengths
- Expert teachers who present information clearly and check pupils' understanding continuously
- Detailed curriculum plans that help pupils build knowledge securely over time without gaps
- Quick identification and support for pupils who struggle with reading through well-established phonics programmes
- Exemplary pupil behaviour with strong values of tolerance, consideration and respect
- Strong careers advice and university/apprenticeship support for sixth-form students
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear, robust systems for identifying pupils at risk, extensive staff training on signs of harm, and swift reporting by teachers to the safeguarding team.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, music, book clubs, debating, museum visits, gallery visits, university visits, employer visits
St Bonaventure's RC School is an outstanding secondary comprehensive school where pupils thrive academically and are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps. The school maintains a climate of respect, compassion and high expectations across all aspects of school life.
At a Glance
43.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
54
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
1,352 pupils
1,300 capacity
52 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)
Inspection History(105)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.32501%
Overall absence
13.66337%
Persistent absence
1,010
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
St Bonaventure's RC School
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Elmhurst Primary School
Selwyn Primary School
Upton Cross Primary School
Portway Primary School
Park Primary School
Plaistow Primary School
Shaftesbury Primary School
St Stephen's Primary School
Southern Road Primary School
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