George Green's School
102%
Capacity
1,261
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About George Green's School
George Green's School is a popular choice among families in Tower Hamlets, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 348 applications for 197 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.77. Of those applications, 164 were first-preference choices, and 159 of those families received offers. That means nearly every family who put it first got a place, but the overall competition is clear. The school is a large, mixed, non-denominational secondary with a sixth form, and it serves a diverse community — 50.9 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. It has a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has held since its 2013 graded inspection, and an ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good.
Academically, George Green's sits in the middle of the pack locally. Its Progress 8 score of 0.06 is rated Average and places it 10th out of 17 schools in Tower Hamlets, just below the local authority average of 0.09. Pupils make stronger progress in English (0.43) and maths (0.23) than in the EBacc subjects (-0.2) or open subjects (-0.05). Attainment 8 sits at 46.3, and 72.1 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. At A-level, the school's value-added score is -0.01, also rated Average, with pupils averaging a C+ grade per entry and 33.5 points per entry. Just over 11 per cent of A-level entries were graded AAB or higher. The school enters just over half of its pupils for the EBacc, and 30.9 per cent achieve it at grade 4 or above.
The school is well equipped, with a theatre, swimming pool, sports hall, playing fields, science labs and art studios, plus a dedicated sixth form centre. There is a strong extracurricular offer, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model UN, rowing, and a range of music and science clubs. SEND provision is broad, covering specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autism, and physical disabilities, with a resourced provision on site. The school is oversubscribed but accessible to local families who prioritise it. It suits families looking for a large, inclusive secondary with decent academic progress, a wide range of activities, and a sixth form that keeps options open without being academically selective.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | 100 Manchester Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E14 3DW |
| Headteacher | Jon Ryder |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Number of Pupils | 1,261 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.9% |
| School Capacity | 1,261 / 1,239 (102% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 May 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 22 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.06)
1381st of 3,141
Nationally
339th of 487
In London
10th of 17
In Tower Hamlets
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
36.6
'22/23
33.7
'23/24
33.5
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2361%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 194 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)61%
- FE college25%
- Sixth form college5%
- Not sustained4%
- Apprenticeship2%
- Employment2%
95% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2366%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 70 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
39%
Russell Group
42%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)66%
- Not sustained11%
- Employment7%
- Apprenticeship6%
- Further education3%
- Other education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Mathematics30
- Biology24
- Psychology19
- Chemistry16
- Economics14
- Physics13
- Sociology12
- English Literature10
- Geography8
- History8
- Computer Studies / Computing7
- French7
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
20Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed197
348
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
164 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian62.4%
- White British12.6%
- Mixed6.7%
- White (other)5.1%
- Black3.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
23
Total schools
19
Oversubscribed
15
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About George Green's School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
100 Manchester Road, London
Tower Hamlets, E14 3DW
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