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Bobby Moore Academy

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

personMr Steve West

corporate_fareTHE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST

location_onLondon, E20 2AE

language Visit Website phone 2031468000

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2021

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Students

1,037

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Attainment 8

45.6

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Newham

#1,628 of 3,216 nationally

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Bobby Moore Academy is a Free schools secondary school in London, serving ages 4-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Bobby Moore Academy is a free schools in London, Newham, admitting pupils aged 4-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,085 pupils on roll, of whom 50% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.6, placing the school #16 in Newham and #1,628 of 3,216 nationally. 50.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 91% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 32% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #31 of 20 primaries in Newham and #1,413 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 14 A-level subjects. 22.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 7.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.79 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2021. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.1:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 14.2 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

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

50.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.8%

Entering EBacc46.10%

EBacc APS4.21

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60.60%

EBacc APS4.42

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc73%

EBacc APS4.13

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71%

EBacc APS4.85

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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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

-0.79

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*0.5%

Achieving A*–A7.3%

Achieving A*–B22.4%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate93.2%

A-level subjects offered14

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.83

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.90%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

91%

LA 74%

Reading95% LA 81%

Writing91% LA 80%

Maths95% LA 82%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

109

GPS SS

111

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 73%England 61%

Reading-% LA 81% · Eng 74%

Writing-% LA 80% · Eng 72%

Maths-% LA 83% · Eng 73%

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Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 69%England 60%

Reading-% LA 78% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 78% · Eng 71%

Maths-% LA 81% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.7

Write

LA 1.4

Maths

LA 2.1

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 74%England 65%

Reading-% LA 79% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 83% · Eng 78%

Maths-% LA 85% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 1.8

Write

LA 2.0

Maths

LA 2.6

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 76%

Reading-% LA 82%

Writing-% LA 85%

Maths-% LA 86%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 1.8

Write

LA 2.1

Maths

LA 3.5

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 October 2021

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2021-10-12

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

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

13.6%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.6%(82 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 1,085 pupils. During this period, there were 148 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 13.6%, which is above 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)	1,085	148	13.6%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,086	161	14.8%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,104	247	22.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,110	232	20.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,092	210	19.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,004	248	24.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,037	157	15.1%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,031	113	11.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	904	43	4.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	894	96	10.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	893	54	6.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	697	60	8.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	703	14	2.0%	1.0%	2
2020/21 (Autumn term)	719	50	7.0%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	510	0	0.0%	0.0%	1
2019/20 (Spring term)	510	25	4.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	495	32	6.5%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	323	20	6.2%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	311	13	4.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	311	10	3.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	116	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	117	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	117	0	0.0%	3.7%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 50 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 38 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 29 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils