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Kingsford Community School

Newham, E6 5JGSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
Progress 8
+0.16
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
120 1st-choice / 220 places
Ranking
#1,177
of 3,141 nationally

About Kingsford Community School

Kingsford Community School in Newham is a secondary school that is currently running at its full capacity of 1,500 pupils, a clear sign of its popularity within the local area. The school serves a diverse community, with 50.3% of its pupils eligible for free school meals, a figure that is significantly higher than the national average and reflects the demographic of the borough. Demand for places is strong; for entry in the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 508 applications for its 220 available places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.31 to one. Of those applications, 120 were first-preference choices, all of which were offered a place. This level of demand suggests that Kingsford is a school that local families actively seek out, and it is operating at the very limit of its physical capacity to meet that need.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKingsford Way, London, Newham, E6 5JG
HeadteacherJoan Deslandes
Local AuthorityNewham
Number of Pupils1,500
Free School Meals (FSM)50.3%
School Capacity1,500 / 1,500 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
TheatreSixth Form CentreSwimming PoolArt StudiosTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsSports HallGymnasiumICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

FootballTennisRoundersRugbyGymnasticsCross CountryCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

DebateModel United NationsChessScience ClubCodingYoung EnterpriseEco ClubNewspaper

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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