Kingsford Community School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kingsford Way Beckton London E6 5JG |
| Phone | 02074764700 |
| Reference Number | 132058 |
Kingsford Community School is performing well overall, with a 'Good' rating in education quality, and 'Outstanding' ratings in behaviour, attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The school fosters a supportive environment where pupils thrive academically and socially. Leaders prioritize safety, equality, and ambition, effectively guiding pupils in their educational journeys, whether they pursue academic or vocational pathways. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, offering a rich variety of subjects, including two languages. However, the delivery of the curriculum could be further strengthened, particularly in consistently checking pupils' understanding of knowledge across all subjects to aid long-term retention.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1500 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.73%
Girls: 49.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 73.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 139 | 136 | 275 |
| 8 | 161 | 137 | 298 |
| 9 | 158 | 148 | 306 |
| 10 | 158 | 155 | 313 |
| 11 | 145 | 163 | 308 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 22.3% |
| African | 17.3% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% |
| Indian | 5.2% |
| Caribbean | 4.6% |
| Asian, Other | 3.9% |
| White, British | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 28 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- Strong leadership and management commitment
- Curriculum is ambitious and includes a wide range of subjects
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Pupils actively engage in school life and community
- Strong pastoral support enhances pupil well-being
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding may affect long-term retention of knowledge
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 47 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 76 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 42 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 76 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 34 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 76 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 41 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 34 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 76 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 28 | 29 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 76 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 33 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 76 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 20 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 24 | 76 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 33 | 30 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 76 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 23 | 36 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 76 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 22 | 28 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 76 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 69 | 7 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 65.4% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 118 | 68 |
| Third Preference | 122 | 12 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 4 |
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