New City College

About New City College

New City College is a large state secondary in Tower Hamlets, serving students from age 14 right through to 99, which immediately signals its unusual role as both a school and a further education provider. With 811 pupils recorded in its most recent KS5 data, it operates well above typical secondary capacity, though the school does not publish its official capacity figure or current pupil numbers against it. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals is not given in the data, but Tower Hamlets as a borough has one of the highest rates of child poverty in London, so contextually the intake is likely skewed towards disadvantage. The school is mixed and non-religious, and there is no admissions information provided, so it is unclear whether it is oversubscribed or how selective its entry criteria are. The headteacher is Gerry McDonald, and the school’s facilities include a sixth form centre, science labs, sports hall, astro turf, and a chapel, which is notable given its non-religious character.

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