East London Arts & Music
East London Arts & Music is a free schools 16 to 19 in Tower Hamlets for pupils aged 16 to 19. It has 292 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for East London Arts & Music is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection: June 2024. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | 16-19 academy / Free schools 16 to 19 |
| Age Range | 16-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Maltings Close Bromley By Bow London E3 3TA |
| Reference Number | 141095 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 292 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 64.04%
Girls: 35.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 99 | 55 | 154 |
| 13 | 88 | 50 | 138 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 31.8% |
| White, Other | 11.6% |
| African | 11% |
| Caribbean | 9.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.2% |
| Asian, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Asian | 4.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
East London Arts & Music (ELAM) continues to be recognized as an outstanding provider following its recent inspection, maintaining high standards since its previous evaluation in May 2017. The school's ambitious curriculum is tailored for learners aiming for careers in the creative industries, providing them with both specialist training and essential skills in English and mathematics. Trainees are well-supported in a collaborative environment, promoting positive relationships and fostering confidence as they prepare for their future careers.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 01 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 May 2024 | Short inspection: |
| 17 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong industry links providing relevant and current training.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum tailored to creative industries.
- Effective support for trainees with special educational needs.
- High-quality careers guidance and mentorship from industry professionals.
- Positive trainee community fostering inclusiveness and mutual support.
Areas for Improvement
- Trainees' attendance is below aspirational targets.
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.14 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 10.56 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | E | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2024–25, 3.3% of pupils at East London Arts & Music were suspended at least once (nationally 7.3%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 9.1 | 12.0 | 3.3 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 East London Arts & Music had 13.8 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for secondary schools was 16.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 10.6% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.1%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 9.4 | 10.5 | 12.2 | 11.5 | 12.3 | 12.8 | 11.4 | 9.6 | 11.0 | 10.4 | 9.5 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 0.0% | 25.0% | 0.0% | 4.7% | 25.3% | 36.8% | 37.5% | 32.0% | 14.0% | 10.6% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | – | – | 21.4% | 0.0% | – | 37.5% | 58.8% | 70.8% | 85.7% | 96.0% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | – | – | 0.4 | 0.0 | – | 3.1 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 5.0 | 11.1 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26, 14.0% of pupils at East London Arts & Music were on SEN support (nationally 14.1%) and 5.1% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 3.5%).
Pupils by main type of need
| SEN support | EHC plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 15 | 10 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 16 | 4 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 9 | 1 |
| Hearing impairment | 1 | 0 |
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 secondary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2024–25 East London Arts & Music received £12,906 and spent £13,962 for each of its 275 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £331,000 (£1,202 per pupil).
Across all 2 schools of Day One Trust, income was £10,818 and spending £10,800 per pupil.
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £346,000 | £318,000 | £377,000 | £393,000 | £342,000 | £626,000 | £331,000 |
| per pupil | £1,161 | £1,061 | £1,224 | £1,298 | £1,150 | £2,087 | £1,202 |
| In-year balance | £257,000 | £405,000 | £208,000 | £17,000 | £25,000 | £331,000 | -£290,000 |
| per pupil | £862 | £1,351 | £676 | £56 | £85 | £1,104 | -£1,055 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.
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East London Arts & Music is part of Day One Trust, which runs 2 schools. The nearest others:
- The London Screen Academy London
What is East London Arts & Music's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for East London Arts & Music is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
When was East London Arts & Music last inspected by Ofsted?
East London Arts & Music was last inspected in June 2024.
How many pupils does East London Arts & Music have?
East London Arts & Music has 292 pupils on roll.
What age range does East London Arts & Music cover?
East London Arts & Music for pupils aged 16 to 19.
Where is East London Arts & Music?
East London Arts & Music is at Maltings Close, Bromley By Bow, London, E3 3TA.
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