SchoolScoresWapping High School
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE WAPPING AND SHADWELL SECONDARY EDUCATION TRUST
153 Commercial Road, London, E1 2DA
020 3597 3671 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 November 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Tower Hamlets comparisons use the 6 of its 19 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 13 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 | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 5% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 82% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 8% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 11% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 77% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 3% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 21% | 41% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 18 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 21% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 72% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 14% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56%said yes | 79% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Tower Hamlets figures pool parents at the Tower Hamlets 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
65 pupils in this year group.
45% — 3 points below the Tower Hamlets average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% | 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. | 46.9 | 47.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.3 | 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.
68 pupils in this year group.
91% — 3 points below the Tower Hamlets average, and about the same as 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. | 91% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 22% | 64% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 4% | 3% | 13% |
| Further education college | 63% | 23% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 91% |
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 81% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 43.2% | 55.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 82% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 42% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 10.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 55.8% | 49.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 17th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 26% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 9% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 34.5% | 18.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 48% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.3 | 6.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Lower than 28% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9% | 3.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 19th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 0% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 9.4 | 14.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 19th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 0% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0 | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Higher than 77% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 19.0% | 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
- Mulberry School for Girls 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Madani Secondary Girls' School 0.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0% A*/A at A level
- London Enterprise Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Jamiatul Ummah School 0.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- London Islamic School 0.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- London East Academy 0.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Swanlea School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 64% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bishop Challoner Catholic School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Complete Works 0.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- Mulberry Academy London Dock 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wapping High School's Ofsted rating?
Wapping High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 November 2023.
How did Wapping High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Wapping High School?
56% of the 18 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Wapping High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138202.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.