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East London Arts & Music

Tower Hamlets, E3 3TASecondaryAges 16–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Not rated
Progress 8
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About East London Arts & Music

East London Arts & Music (ELAM) is a state-funded 16-19 mixed sixth form in Tower Hamlets, one of 21 secondary schools in the borough. It sits in a competitive local landscape where the top-performing peers, according to ranking scores, are Swanlea School (0.81), Bishop Challoner Catholic School (0.78), and Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School (0.77). The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Stepney All Saints, 2.6 km away, and Tower Hamlets has four Outstanding schools in total. ELAM itself has no Ofsted rating in the data, but its specialist focus on arts and music sets it apart from these more traditional academic neighbours. With a capacity of 300 and 275 pupils on roll, it is slightly undersubscribed, suggesting a niche appeal. Headteacher Yansé Cooper leads a school that is non-religious and co-educational, catering specifically to students aged 16 to 19 who are serious about pursuing creative pathways.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressMaltings Close, London, Tower Hamlets, E3 3TA
HeadteacherYansé Cooper
Local AuthorityTower Hamlets
Number of Pupils275
School Capacity275 / 300 (92% full)
Sixth FormYes

Facilities

11
Astro TurfScience LabsSwimming PoolMusic RoomsDining HallICT SuiteGymnasiumLibraryTheatreSports HallSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

AthleticsRowingBadmintonSwimmingGymnasticsTennisRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseOrchestraDebateEco ClubModel United NationsDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthVision

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About East London Arts & Music

Yes, East London Arts & Music provides Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support including: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Visual Impairment, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Contact the school's SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) for more details.