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Kingsford Community School

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,577

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Attainment 8

50.1

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Newham

#924 of 3,216 nationally

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Kingsford Community School is a Community school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Kingsford Community School is a community school in London, Newham, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,500 pupils on roll, of whom 54% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.1, placing the school #10 in Newham and #924 of 3,216 nationally. 45.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 6 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.9 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

50.1

Grade 5+ E&M

45.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.6%

Entering EBacc30.60%

EBacc APS4.3

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24.00%

EBacc APS3.98

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.99

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.19

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.47

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS4.35

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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

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships1%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 October 2022

Inspection Report

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08 February 2017

Inspection Report

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28 February 2013

Inspection Report

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30 March 2011

Inspection Report

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18 November 2008

Inspection Report

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12 March 2008

Inspection Report

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12 May 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-10-18

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2017-02-08

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-02-28

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-03-30

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

1.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.3%(19 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,500 pupils. During this period, there were 19 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.3%, 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)	1,500	19	1.3%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,527	7	0.5%	7.8%	5
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,568	6	0.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,559	12	0.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,540	16	1.0%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,572	5	0.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,577	5	0.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,561	5	0.3%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,541	5	0.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,522	2	0.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,520	5	0.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,506	0	0.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,518	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,531	0	0.0%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,514	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,514	1	0.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,536	10	0.7%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,502	31	2.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,503	9	0.6%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,517	4	0.3%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,452	5	0.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,440	5	0.3%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,467	3	0.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,450	5	0.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,452	10	0.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,464	7	0.5%	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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 52 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 26 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 25 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 1 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.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

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

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree42%

agree41%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree34%

agree45%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree15%

agree20%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know7%

not applicable46%

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.

strongly agree48%

agree39%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree43%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree39%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know9%

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

strongly agree46%

agree48%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree53%

agree38%

disagree4%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree32%

disagree11%

strongly disagree1%

don't know15%

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)

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

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