Langdon Park Community School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bright Street Poplar London E14 0RZ |
| Phone | 02079874811 |
| Reference Number | 100966 |
Langdon Park Community School is performing well overall, rated as 'Good' in all inspected areas. The school has shown remarkable progress in recent years, with a strong commitment to supporting individual pupil development and aspirations. Its leadership prioritizes high expectations for all students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and with special educational needs, ensuring inclusive education. A notable strength is the effective pastoral care and the involvement of parents and pupils in school improvement efforts, which has led to an increase in sixth form enrollment. However, some subjects are experiencing leadership transitions that have not yet resulted in consistently strong outcomes for pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1061 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.36%
Girls: 43.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 60.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 60.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 103 | 73 | 176 |
| 8 | 98 | 81 | 179 |
| 9 | 99 | 81 | 180 |
| 10 | 103 | 70 | 173 |
| 11 | 93 | 86 | 179 |
| 12 | 52 | 33 | 85 |
| 13 | 50 | 39 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 6.9% |
| African | 6.9% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 29 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong support and guidance for individual pupils
- Effective pastoral team and good behaviour management
- Inclusive approach, working with local authorities for pupil success
- Broad and thoughtfully sequenced curriculum
- Effective careers education and life preparation for students
- Positive school atmosphere with supportive staff
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum in some subjects leading to knowledge gaps
- Recent changes in behaviour system not fully understood by all pupils
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 29.23 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.29 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 7.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 84 | 44 |
| Third Preference | 83 | 13 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 3 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Manorfield Primary School
Wyvis Street, Poplar, London, E14 6QD |
0.21 miles |
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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Chrisp Street, Poplar, London, E14 6BB |
0.23 miles |
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Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Cordelia Street, Poplar, London, E14 6DZ |
0.24 miles |
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Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Dee Street, Poplar, London, E14 0PT |
0.26 miles |
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Bygrove Primary School
Bygrove Street, Poplar, London, E14 6DN |
0.34 miles |
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Woolmore Primary School
Woolmore Street, Poplar, London, E14 0EW |
0.36 miles |
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Mayflower Primary School
Upper North Street, Poplar, London, E14 6DU |
0.42 miles |
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Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Wades Place, Poplar, London, E14 0DE |
0.49 miles |
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Marner Primary School
Devas Street, Bow, London, E3 3LL |
0.53 miles |
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The Clara Grant Primary School
Knapp Road, Bow, London, E3 4BU |
0.55 miles |
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Stebon Primary School
Burdett Estate, Wallwood Street, Poplar, London, E14 7AD |
0.59 miles |
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St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation
Leopold Street, Bow, London, E3 4LA |
0.73 miles |
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Childrens House Nursery School
92 Bruce Road, London, E3 3HL |
0.79 miles |
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Cyril Jackson Primary School
Limehouse Causeway, London, E14 8AQ |
0.83 miles |
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Old Palace Primary School
St Leonard's Street, Bow, London, E3 3BT |
0.86 miles |
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Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School
Norbiton Road, Limehouse, Garnet Street, London, E14 7TF |
0.87 miles |
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Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary School
20 Brannan Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E14 9ZR |
0.87 miles |
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Wellington Primary School
Wellington Way, Bow, London, E3 4NE |
0.89 miles |
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St Agnes RC Primary School
Rainhill Way, Bow, London, E3 3ER |
0.89 miles |
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Star Primary School
Star Lane, Canning Town, London, E16 4NH |
0.91 miles |
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New City College
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0.49 miles |
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Bow School
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0.57 miles |
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0.65 miles |
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Ian Mikardo High School
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0.68 miles |
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Harris Science Academy East London
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0.85 miles |
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Beatrice Tate School
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0.98 miles |
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Phoenix School
49 Bow Road, London, E3 2AD |
1.04 miles |
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Central Foundation Girls' School
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1.09 miles |
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Eastlea Community School
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1.09 miles |
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Rokeby School
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1.22 miles |
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Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College
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1.33 miles |
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Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School
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1.36 miles |
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Canary Wharf College Crossharbour
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1.44 miles |
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Bobby Moore Academy
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1.45 miles |
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1.47 miles |
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Mulberry UTC
64 Parnell Road, London, E3 2RU |
1.5 miles |
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The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
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1.51 miles |
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Bacon's College
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1.57 miles |
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John F Kennedy Special School
Pitchford Street, Stratford, London, E15 4RZ |
1.67 miles |