Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy

Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre in London is delivering an exceptional standard of education that significantly benefits its students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school showcases an inclusive environment where students rapidly progress, especially those with special educational needs or disabilities. With a strong emphasis on removing barriers to learning, effective leadership and governance have resulted in a well-rounded education that prepares students for prestigious universities and successful career paths. The overall atmosphere is one of high expectations, respect, and support, fostering both academic and personal growth.

Strengths

• Exceptional progress for students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Strong focus on inclusion and removing barriers to learning
• Highly effective leadership and governance with a clear vision
• Coherent professional development programs for staff
• High student engagement in extra-curricular activities
• Excellent academic achievement rates, with many students securing top grades

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 7.3%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

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 Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy had 20.0 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for secondary schools was 16.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 13.1% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.1%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

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, 1.1% of pupils at Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy were on SEN support (nationally 14.1%) and 0.4% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 3.5%).

Pupils by main type of need

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 Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy received £8,318 and spent £8,059 for each of its 699 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,586,000 (£2,269 per pupil).

Across all 11 schools of City of London Academies Trust, income was £10,807 and spending £10,846 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

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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Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy is part of City of London Academies Trust, which runs 12 schools. The nearest others:

• Plashet, City of London Academy London
• Redriff Primary, City of London Academy London
• The City Academy, Hackney London
• City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park London
• Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy London
• City of London Academy (Southwark) London
• City of London Primary Academy, Islington London
• City of London Academy Islington London
• City of London Academy Highbury Grove London
• London Nautical, City of London Academy London

What is Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy is Strong standard, from an inspection in March 2026.

When was Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy was last inspected in March 2026.

How many pupils does Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy have?

Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy has 740 pupils on roll.

What age range does Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy cover?

Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy for pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy?

Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy is at 326 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2BB.