School 21

A requires improvement free schools school in Newham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for School 21.

Stratford, E154RZ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 4-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
53.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: -0.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.6%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
13 March 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Pitchford Street
Stratford, E154RZ
Phone
2082622121
Website
school21.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138196
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Address
Pitchford Street, Stratford, E15 4RZ
Website
school21.org.uk
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BIG EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,118
Free School Meals
42.4% (474 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
66.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
14.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
63%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
126 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.6 (+15.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.9 (+6.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
38 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
75
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,118 pupils
4-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(18 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

HUMANITY COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE OPENNESS RESPONSIBILITY

Head Teacher's Message

Mr Moray Dickson, Headteacher, is committed to empowering young people to make a positive change in the world and to developing innovative practices to change the shape of education in the UK.

Curriculum Highlights

Head: Academics and Cross-Curricular Heart: PSHE, Coaching, Student voice Hand: Work placements, Project Based Learning, Extra-Curricular The School 21 Lesson: Cognitive Science, Retrieval Practice, recall prior knowledge, I do/we do/you do Literacy & Oracy: Explicit vocabulary teaching; Reading; Check for understanding; Check Ins Assessment & Feedback; Adaptive Teaching

Admissions Criteria

We are a non-selective, state-funded school serving children of all abilities. Places will be allocated to those who live nearest to the school, with priority given to siblings. The London Borough of Newham manages admissions for School 21. We provide for those with a Statement of Educational Need and those who are in the care of a Local Authority. See Admissions Policy for S21 and Six21 for further details.

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