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Sarah Bonnell School

Newham, E15 4LPSecondaryAges 11–16GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+0.46
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
163 1st-choice / 231 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#550 of 3,141 nationally

About Sarah Bonnell School

Sarah Bonnell School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 640 applications for 231 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.77, meaning nearly three families applied for every available spot. Of those 640 applications, 163 were first-preference choices, and 161 of those families were offered a place. This level of demand suggests strong confidence in the school from parents in Newham. The school is a girls-only state secondary for ages 11 to 16, with no sixth form, and is led by headteacher Rae Potter. With 1,275 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,350, it is running close to full, which further underscores its standing in the local area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDeanery Road, London, Newham, E15 4LP
HeadteacherRae Potter
Local AuthorityNewham
Number of Pupils1,275
Free School Meals (FSM)54.0%
School Capacity1,275 / 1,350 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Sports HallScience LabsLibraryTennis CourtsDining HallMusic RoomsTheatreAstro TurfArt StudiosSwimming PoolPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

TennisSwimmingCricketMartial ArtsBasketballAthleticsRoundersRowing

Clubs & Activities

DebateGardeningOrchestraScience ClubModel United NationsDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: sarahbonnell.ncltrust.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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