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Bobby Moore Academy

Newham, E20 2AESecondaryAges 4–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2021
Progress 8
-0.37
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
73 1st-choice / 148 places
Ranking
#2,397
of 3,141 nationally

About Bobby Moore Academy

Bobby Moore Academy is a heavily oversubscribed state secondary in Newham, with 491 applications for 148 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.32. That means more than three families applied for every available spot, though only 73 first-preference offers were made, suggesting strong local demand. The school is rated Good across all Ofsted categories from its most recent inspection in 2021, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. With 44.2 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a significantly disadvantaged community, yet it continues to attract high numbers of applicants. The headteacher is Sarah Donnelly, and the school is non-denominational, mixed, and covers ages 4 through 19, with its own sixth form.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range4 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address1 Siding Street, London, Newham, E20 2AE
HeadteacherSarah Donnelly
Local AuthorityNewham
Number of Pupils1,085
Free School Meals (FSM)44.2%
School Capacity1,085 / 1,560 (70% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Swimming PoolICT SuiteTennis CourtsMusic RoomsSports HallTheatreGymnasiumAstro TurfDining HallArt StudiosSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Martial ArtsRugbyDanceGymnasticsNetballBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaChoirOrchestraModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

After-school care

15:30-18:00

Source: bobbymooreacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bobby Moore Academy

Bobby Moore Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.