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Stratford School Academy

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

personMr Craig Hewitt

corporate_fareSTRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY

location_onLondon, E7 9PR

language Visit Website phone 2084712415

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,495

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Attainment 8

53.9

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Newham

#561 of 3,216 nationally

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Stratford School Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in London, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Stratford School Academy is an academy converter in London, Newham, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY. The school has approximately 1,480 pupils on roll, of whom 50% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.9, placing the school #6 in Newham and #561 of 3,216 nationally. 62.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 30.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

53.9

Grade 5+ E&M

62.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)30.8%

Entering EBacc46.00%

EBacc APS4.67

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53.80%

EBacc APS4.8

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.39

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.86

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc95%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS4.23

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc75%

EBacc APS4.13

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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

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships0%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 October 2022

Inspection Report

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23 May 2017

Inspection Report

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06 March 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-05-23

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-03-06

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Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-03-31

None EIF

Good

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

3.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.7%(40 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 1,480 pupils. During this period, there were 50 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.4%, 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)	1,480	50	3.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,499	26	1.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,480	41	2.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,492	65	4.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,514	93	6.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,500	77	5.1%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,495	36	2.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,508	17	1.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,500	35	2.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,512	22	1.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,516	14	0.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,509	26	1.7%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,516	7	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,522	29	1.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,501	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,501	11	0.7%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,498	25	1.7%	4.2%	5
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,370	35	2.6%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,372	32	2.3%	3.8%	4
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,369	21	1.5%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,239	62	5.0%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,249	58	4.6%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,250	100	8.0%	3.7%	4
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,143	91	8.0%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,134	71	6.3%	3.3%	3
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,133	75	6.6%	3.1%	1

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 52 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 37 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 17 pupils

Hearing Impairment 9 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 2 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.

86.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

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

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree43%

agree48%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

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

strongly agree52%

agree29%

disagree14%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree29%

agree19%

disagree10%

strongly disagree14%

don't know5%

not applicable24%

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 agree52%

agree38%

disagree5%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree33%

disagree10%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree43%

agree33%

disagree14%

strongly disagree10%

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

strongly agree43%

agree52%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree48%

agree38%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree29%

disagree5%

strongly disagree10%

don't know19%

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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