Morpeth School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Portman Place Bethnal Green London E2 0PX |
| Phone | 02089810921 |
| Reference Number | 100967 |
Morpeth School has been rated as good overall, reflecting strong performance across various domains, with noteworthy strengths in personal development and sixth-form provision, which are both rated outstanding. This is the first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the report acknowledges the context of a lengthy gap since the previous outstanding inspection nine years ago. The school offers a broad curriculum, ensuring that pupils are engaged and well-prepared for their future, while feedback from students, parents, and staff indicates a generally positive atmosphere and solid support structures, especially for those with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1513 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.98%
Girls: 44.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 57.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 114 | 123 | 237 |
| 8 | 140 | 98 | 238 |
| 9 | 135 | 100 | 235 |
| 10 | 141 | 96 | 237 |
| 11 | 131 | 102 | 233 |
| 12 | 105 | 72 | 177 |
| 13 | 81 | 75 | 156 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 14.1% |
| African | 8.8% |
| White, Other | 4.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 08 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 25 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 06 Oct 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong provision for personal development and sixth-form education.
- Broad and varied curriculum that includes opportunities for instrumental music lessons and university visits.
- Effective management of pupil safety and well-being.
- Leaders actively seek and respond to pupils' feedback.
- Expert teaching staff with strong subject knowledge.
- High priority given to reading with vibrant library initiatives.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of curriculum implementation across all classes.
- Occasional gaps in pupils' prior knowledge not addressed before new learning.
- New behaviour management approaches need to be more consistently adopted by staff.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 67.4% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.07 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 27.83 |
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 | 4.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 122 | 21 |
| Third Preference | 107 | 13 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 1 |
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