Kingsford Community School
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Capacity
1,500
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
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.
Academically, Kingsford Community School performs solidly, with a Progress 8 score of 0.16 in the 2023/24 results, placing it above the local authority average of 0.13. This score, which measures the progress pupils make from the end of primary school to their GCSEs, is rated as 'Average' and ranks the school 11th out of 21 schools in Newham. The Attainment 8 score stands at 49, and 63.6% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it as 'Good' overall, with outstanding marks for both personal development and behaviour and attitudes, as well as for leadership and management. The previous inspection in 2013 also rated the school as 'Good', indicating a sustained level of quality. The school's Ebacc entry rate is 24%, with 14.1% of pupils achieving the qualification at a grade 4 or above.
The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a theatre, swimming pool, sports hall, and tennis courts, alongside dedicated art studios and an ICT suite. Its extensive list of clubs, such as Debate, Model UN, and Coding, provides plenty of opportunity for pupils to develop interests beyond the classroom. Kingsford also has a strong focus on inclusion, with a broad range of SEND provisions covering areas from dyslexia and moderate learning difficulties to autistic spectrum disorder and speech and language needs. While the school does not have a sixth form, its position in a competitive London borough, with an outstanding school like Brampton Manor Academy just 1.3 km away, means it is a strong choice for families seeking a well-led, inclusive secondary school that delivers good academic progress and a supportive environment for a diverse pupil body.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Kingsford Way, London, Newham, E6 5JG |
| Headteacher | Joan Deslandes |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 1,500 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.3% |
| School Capacity | 1,500 / 1,500 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.16)
1177th of 3,141
Nationally
308th of 487
In London
11th of 21
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed220
508
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
120 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half 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
- Asian34.2%
- White (other)22.3%
- Mixed8.9%
- White British3.7%
- 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.
Half 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.
16
Total schools
14
Oversubscribed
11
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 Kingsford Community 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
Kingsford Way, London
Newham, E6 5JG
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