SchoolScoresOaklands School
Community school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Old Bethnal Green Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 6PR
020 7613 1014 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 19 May 2026 , published 2 July 2026.
In short: 6 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
152 pupils in this year group.
54% — 6 points above the Tower Hamlets average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% | 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. | 52.4 | 47.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.7 | 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.
140 pupils in this year group.
90% — 4 points below the Tower Hamlets average, and 2 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. | 90% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 64% | 64% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 2% | 3% | 13% |
| Further education college | 19% | 23% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
38 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 32% | 19% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 65% | 46% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 38.6 | 30.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
13 subjects, 111 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 21 | 14% | 33% | 40% |
| Physics | 17 | 6% | 18% | 31% |
| Chemistry | 13 | 0% | 31% | 30% |
| Psychology | 13 | 0% | 38% | 19% |
| Biology | 12 | 8% | 42% | 27% |
| Economics | 12 | 8% | 25% | 26% |
| English Literature | 7 | 0% | 29% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Government and Politics, Art and Design, Sociology, Geography, History, Mathematics (Further).
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
80 students in this year group.
86% — 12 points above the Tower Hamlets average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 86% | 74% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 13% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 25% | 24% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 86% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
90 students in this year group.
77% — 18 points above the Tower Hamlets average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 77% | 59% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 23% | 11% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 80% | 77% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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 | 86 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 67 |
| Of those, offered a place | 67 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 231 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.8
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 5th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 97% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 61.7% | 55.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 5.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 25% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.4% | 10.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 50.0% | 49.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 61% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 47% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.0% | 18.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.0 | 6.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 13th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 63% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.2% | 3.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 7th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 12% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.6 | 14.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 10th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 13% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9 | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 28% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9% | 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
- City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mulberry Academy Shoreditch 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Darul Hadis Latifiah 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 39% A*/A at A level
- Haggerston School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Swanlea School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 64% grade 5+ English and maths
- Morpeth School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Bridge Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- London East Academy 0.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Mazahirul Uloom London School 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Waterside Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Oaklands School's Ofsted rating?
Oaklands School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 19 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Oaklands School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 9 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Oaklands School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 67 families put Oaklands School as their first choice for 86 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 67 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 100972.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.