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Morpeth School

Tower Hamlets, E2 0PXSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
Progress 8
+0.24
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
209 1st-choice / 222 places
Ranking
#975
of 3,141 nationally

About Morpeth School

Morpeth School, a large mixed secondary in Tower Hamlets, was rated Good overall by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2023, a change from its previous Outstanding rating in 2013. The inspection report is worth reading closely because while the overall effectiveness dropped a notch, the sixth form and personal development were both judged Outstanding. For a school of 1,513 pupils, the most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score of 0.24, which is classed as above average nationally. That means pupils at Morpeth make more progress from their starting points than the typical student across England. It also comfortably beats the Tower Hamlets local authority average Progress 8 score of 0.09, placing the school 8th out of 17 secondary schools in the borough. This solid progress is achieved despite a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 49.9%, suggesting the school is effective at supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPortman Place, London, Tower Hamlets, E2 0PX
HeadteacherJohn Pickett
Local AuthorityTower Hamlets
Number of Pupils1,513
Free School Meals (FSM)49.9%
School Capacity1,513 / 1,600 (95% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Art StudiosSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsTennis CourtsTheatreSwimming PoolAstro TurfScience LabsLibraryGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

HockeyDanceSwimmingCross CountryAthleticsBasketballTennisRugbyBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDebateOrchestraChessChoirFilm ClubModel United NationsArt ClubScience ClubDuke of Edinburgh

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

08:55 – 15:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Morpeth School

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