Wapping High School
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 153 Commercial Road London Not applicable E1 2DA |
| Phone | 02035973671 |
| Reference Number | 138202 |
Wapping High School is performing well overall, receiving a 'Good' rating across several domains in its first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. The school fosters a safe, ambitious environment where pupils feel valued and supported by knowledgeable staff. The curriculum is broad, and inclusive, and offers a range of enrichment opportunities that help students develop academically and personally, such as international trips and additional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 294 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 61.9%
Girls: 38.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 57.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 25 | 11 | 36 |
| 8 | 45 | 11 | 56 |
| 9 | 33 | 20 | 53 |
| 10 | 44 | 35 | 79 |
| 11 | 35 | 35 | 70 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 12.6% |
| White, British | 10.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.8% |
| African | 5.4% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 03 May 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Well-implemented strategies for supporting SEND pupils
- A broad and balanced curriculum that exceeds national expectations
- Pupils demonstrate kindness and respect for one another
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent task selection in Years 7 to 9 can lead to gaps in understanding
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63.1% |
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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| Second Preference | 35 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 45 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 4 |
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