SchoolScoresLondon Enterprise Academy
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of TOWER HAMLETS ENTERPRISE ACADEMY LTD
81-91 Commercial Road, Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 1RD
020 7426 0746 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
92 pupils in this year group.
51% — 4 points above the Tower Hamlets average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% | 48% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 48 | 47.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
86 pupils in this year group.
86% — 8 points below the Tower Hamlets average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 86% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 53% | 64% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 7% | 3% | 13% |
| Further education college | 22% | 23% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 86% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Tower Hamlets. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 55 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 34 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 130 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.3 · 2025: 0.4 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 84% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 46.0% | 55.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 25% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9% | 5.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8% | 10.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 99% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 77.6% | 49.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 81% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.4% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 81% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4% | 18.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 73% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5 | 6.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.3% | 3.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.24% | 0.04% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 17th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 1% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 14.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 15% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1 | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 94% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 28.5% | 16.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Madani Secondary Girls' School 0.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0% A*/A at A level
- Wapping High School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- London East Academy 0.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Mulberry School for Girls 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Jamiatul Ummah School 0.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- The Complete Works 0.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- London Islamic School 0.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Mulberry Academy London Dock 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Swanlea School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 64% grade 5+ English and maths
- OMG Education 0.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is London Enterprise Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did London Enterprise Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 6 points above the England average of 45%.
Is London Enterprise Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put London Enterprise Academy as their first choice for 55 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 34 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141133.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.