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London East Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
person Mr Anamul Khan
location_onLondon, E1 1JX
language Visit Website phone 02076503070
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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

159

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Attainment 8

52.3

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Tower Hamlets

#837 of 4,024 nationally

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London East Academy is a Other independent school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

London East Academy is an other independent school in London, Tower Hamlets, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 143 pupils on roll.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.3, placing the school #9 in Tower Hamlets and #837 of 4,024 nationally. 68.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 25.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. 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 Good.

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

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25
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Independent School Note: Many independent schools teach International GCSEs (IGCSEs), IB, or international qualifications that are excluded from DfE Attainment 8 calculations, which can lower headline DfE GCSE scores.

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026
Attainment 8 Score

52.3

across 8 GCSE slots
Grade 5+ E&M

68.80%

Grade 4+ E&M

87.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)25.5%
5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)75.00%
Triple Science Entry0.00%
EBacc Slot Score15.8 / 30
2025
Attainment 8 Score

55.7

across 8 GCSE slots
Grade 5+ E&M

65.50%

Grade 4+ E&M

79.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)30.9%
Entering EBacc72.40%
EBacc APS5.41
2024
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

56.70%

Entering EBacc66.70%
EBacc APS4.37
2023
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

63.4

Grade 5+ E&M

-

Entering EBacc71%
EBacc APS6.32
2022
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

58.8

Grade 5+ E&M

-

Entering EBacc88%
EBacc APS5.79
2019
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

60.5

Grade 5+ E&M

-

Entering EBacc68%
EBacc APS5.81
2018
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

57

Grade 5+ E&M

-

Entering EBacc84%
EBacc APS5.54
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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology
YearSecondary Overall (Nat)LA RankGCSE AttainmentProgress 8 Rank
2026 #1,470 / 4,024 #18 #837 #1
2025 #1,222 / 3,948 #14 #535 #1
2024 #2,770 / 4,450 #20 #1,673 #3,478
2023 #1,877 / 4,321 #14 #216 #3,368
2022 #2,020 / 4,199 #15 #480 #3,286
2019 #1,438 / 4,060 #14 #271 #3,162
2018 #1,464 / 3,845 #10 #404 #2,991

Ofsted History

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Inspection History

1 Evaluations
Independent School standard inspection EIF
Good
Education
Good
Behaviour
Outstanding
Development
Outstanding
Leadership
Good
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Data sources: School information from GIAS (DfE). Ofsted inspection data from Ofsted. Performance data from DfE Performance Tables. Parent View data from Ofsted Parent View. Census data from DfE Explore Education Statistics. Rankings are computed by SchoolsInfo.uk using public DfE data. Data updated annually. Last refresh: March 2026. How we calculate rankings →

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