London East Academy

Independent School Ages 11-16 143 pupils London
Ofsted: Good
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London East Academy is an independent school in Tower Hamlets for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 143 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for London East Academy is Good, from an inspection in June 2024. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 52.3, and 69% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Ofsted inspection: June 2024. GCSE results: 2026.

Type Independent School / Other independent school
Age Range 11-16
Religion Unknown
Address 46 Whitechapel Road
Whitechapel
London
E1 1JX
Phone 02076503070
Reference Number 134810

General Makeup

Number of pupils 143
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 100%
Girls: 0%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 Unknown Unknown Unknown
8 Unknown Unknown Unknown
9 Unknown Unknown Unknown
10 Unknown Unknown Unknown
11 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage

London East Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in most areas. The school fosters a positive and inclusive environment where pupils feel happy and safe. The exceptional behaviour of pupils and their high aspirations are notable strengths, complemented by a strong careers programme that effectively prepares them for post-16 opportunities. The school has a diverse curriculum that successfully integrates both religious and secular subjects, with significant enrichment opportunities that engage students in their community.

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 30 Apr 2024
Date Report
30 Apr 2024 Standard inspection:
22 Jun 2023 Additional inspection
02 Nov 2021 Standard inspection:
11 Jul 2017 Standard inspection:
24 Nov 2015 Additional inspection
10 Mar 2015 Monitoring inspection
08 Oct 2014 Standard inspection:
30 Mar 2011 Standard inspection:
25 Apr 2005 Standard inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils demonstrate exceptional behaviour and have high aspirations.
  • The school’s careers programme effectively prepares pupils for post-16 choices.
  • Pupils develop their talents through clubs and enrichment activities.
  • Strong emphasis on personal, social and health education.
  • Leaders and staff are ambitious for pupils’ academic achievement.

Areas for Improvement

  • Not all subjects have clearly identified key knowledge for pupils to remember.
  • Teaching does not consistently build on prior knowledge across all subjects.

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)
52.3

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 68.8%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 75%

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:

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In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at London East Academy were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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What is London East Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for London East Academy is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.

When was London East Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

London East Academy was last inspected in June 2024.

How many pupils does London East Academy have?

London East Academy has 143 pupils on roll.

What age range does London East Academy cover?

London East Academy for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What are London East Academy's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 52.3, and 69% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is London East Academy?

London East Academy is at 46 Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, London, E1 1JX.

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