SchoolScoresRoyal Docks Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of BMAT EDUCATION
Prince Regent Lane, Custom House, London, E16 3HS
020 7540 2700 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 27 January 2026 , published 19 April 2026.
In short: 4 expected, 2 needs attention, 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. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
39 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Newham comparisons use the 3 of its 23 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 20 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 8% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 49% | 69% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 11% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 72% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 17% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51% | 71% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 55% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | – | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 4% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | 60% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 7% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46%said yes | 68% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 4%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newham figures pool parents at the Newham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
150 pupils in this year group.
41% — 12 points below the Newham average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% | 53% | 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. | 39.6 | 51.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.6 | 4.6 | 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.
167 pupils in this year group.
83% — 10 points below the Newham average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 83% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 17% | 39% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 28% | 28% | 13% |
| Further education college | 36% | 23% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | – | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 83% |
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 Newham. 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 | 96 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 70 |
| Of those, offered a place | 70 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 362 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.7
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 25 places for profound and multiple learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 62.8% | 47.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Higher than 99% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.8% | 8.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 62.1% | 60.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newham. Lower than 30% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5% | 6.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Newham. Lower than 27% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 28.1% | 20.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Lower than 26% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 27.8 | 7.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 23rd lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Lower than 9% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7% | 4.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.22% | 0.15% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 18th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Higher than 6% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9 | 15.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Higher than 33% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Newham. Higher than 71% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 17.4% | 18.0%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Oasis Academy Silvertown 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cumberland Community School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Brampton Manor Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kingsford Community School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Rokeby School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Royal Greenwich Trust School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- London Design and Engineering UTC 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 5 exceptional, 2 strong · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Eastlea Community School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lister Community School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Saint Mary Magdalene CofE All Through School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Royal Docks Academy's Ofsted rating?
Royal Docks Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 27 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Royal Docks Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 41% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 4 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Royal Docks Academy?
46% of the 39 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Royal Docks Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Royal Docks Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 70 families put Royal Docks Academy as their first choice for 96 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 70 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 145410.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.