East London Arts & Music

A outstanding free schools 16 to 19 school in Tower Hamlets. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for East London Arts & Music.

London, E33TA Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
38.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 45.0%
Sustained employment
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 31.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
17 May 2017
Quality of education
-
Behaviour & attitudes
-
Personal development
-
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Maltings Close
Bromley By Bow
London, E33TA
Phone
2075152159
Website
elam.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141095
Type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Maltings Close, Bromley By Bow, London, E3 3TA
Website
http://elam.co.uk/
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DAY ONE TRUST
Capacity
300 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
300
Special Educational Needs
6.3% (19 pupils)

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
45.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
31.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
18.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
41%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
156 students
Per cohort

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
300 pupils
16-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inquisitiveness Resilience Reflectiveness Dependability Independence Collaboration

Facilities

Oculus VR and PlayStation VR Industry-standard software (Maya, Adobe Suite, Unity, Unreal) Wacom drawing tablets 360° motion capture studio Dual-screen high-spec PC suites Games consoles in all games rooms Green screen Film studio Live performance stage Gallery space Adobe license (free for 2 years) Cameras (BlackMagic Pocket 6k G2; BlackMagic URSA 4.6k; Canon 80D; Sony A7s III) Lighting equipment (Aputure Softbox Lightdome; NANLite PavoTube; Amaran 200d/200xs/100x; Swit PL-E60 Panel Light) 74 Inch Pro Video Tripod Sachtler Ace flowtech tripod DJI RS3 Pro Atomos Ninja V 4K monitor 360° motion capture studio

Curriculum Highlights

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma (Equivalent to three A-Levels) for main courses (Music, Film & Television, Games Design) Ages 16–19 Full-time, two-year programme Weekly masterclasses, mentoring and work experience opportunities Maths or English studied alongside main pathway to support success in creative industries Industry-linked experiences, portfolio development and industry partnerships Access to industry-standard software and studio facilities (e.g., Pro Tools HD, Logic Pro X, etc.) Exposure to industry professionals through masterclasses and briefs Potential progression to Higher Education or industry roles Hands-on, studio-based learning across relevant pathways (Music Performance/Production, Film & TV, Games Design)

Admissions Criteria

Entry requirements include GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above. Applicants who do not achieve grade 4 in both English and Maths cannot be admitted. Applications are made via an application form. For Music programmes, auditions are required (Music Performance: audition video; Music Production: audition video). For Film & TV and Games Design, interviews are required. After submission, successful applicants may be invited to an Assessment Centre, with outcomes including a conditional offer, waiting list, or unsuccessful. There is no catchment area; trainees are taken from all over London and surrounding areas. There is no fee to study; ELAM is a free sixth-form college. For those eligible, free school meals and travel bursaries are available.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

ELAM is free to study; there is no fee to join. Free school meals and travel bursaries may be available for eligible students.

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