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Morpeth School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,544

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Attainment 8

49.2

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Tower Hamlets

#1,040 of 3,216 nationally

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Morpeth School is a Community school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Morpeth School is a community school in London, Tower Hamlets, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,513 pupils on roll, of whom 55% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.2, placing the school #8 in Tower Hamlets and #1,040 of 3,216 nationally. 43.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 32.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 11.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.53 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

49.2

Grade 5+ E&M

43.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.4%

Entering EBacc57.90%

EBacc APS4.39

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67.60%

EBacc APS4.69

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.30

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81%

EBacc APS3.96

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86%

EBacc APS4.43

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS3.99

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.79

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships0%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.53

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

120

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.4%

Achieving A*–A11.9%

Achieving A*–B32.5%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate94.2%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

145

Retention rate95.90%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

118

Retention rate97.50%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

126

Retention rate95.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 March 2023

Inspection Report

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13 October 2020

Inspection Report

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08 May 2013

Inspection Report

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25 May 2012

Inspection Report

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07 January 2011

Inspection Report

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06 October 2008

Inspection Report

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21 November 2007

Inspection Report

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26 April 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-03-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2013-05-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-11-21

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.0%(30 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,513 pupils. During this period, there were 33 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,513	33	2.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,513	18	1.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,531	31	2.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,524	30	2.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,530	34	2.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,544	39	2.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,544	20	1.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,549	29	1.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,553	22	1.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,556	36	2.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,552	37	2.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,514	11	0.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,518	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,519	7	0.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,522	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,522	24	1.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,525	8	0.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,537	10	0.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,544	32	2.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,552	45	2.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,525	46	3.0%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,529	25	1.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,546	42	2.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,511	11	0.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,525	30	2.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,534	16	1.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 74 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 71 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 47 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 39 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 16 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Physical Disability 11 pupils

Visual Impairment 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

28.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree34%

agree43%

disagree18%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree39%

agree36%

disagree22%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree46%

agree23%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

not applicable16%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes30%

no70%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree32%

agree27%

disagree23%

strongly disagree14%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree31%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree39%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree55%

agree26%

disagree14%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree64%

agree31%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree64%

agree30%

disagree1%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree51%

agree32%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Tower Hamlets

Swanlea School

Mulberry School for Girls

Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School

Central Foundation Girls' School

Canary Wharf College Crossharbour

Oaklands School