Best Secondary Schools in Newham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 17 schools across Newham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Newham has 17 secondary schools, of which 4 (24%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 11 rated Good — 88% of secondary schools in Newham are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Brampton Manor Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 5 schools in Newham. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Newham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

17
Total schools
4
Outstanding
24%
Outstanding rate
76.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
46.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Brampton Manor Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 85 View school
🥈 Forest Gate Community School
Secondary
 Outstanding 82 View school
🥉 St Angela's Ursuline School
Secondary
 Outstanding 78 View school
4. Sarah Bonnell School
Secondary
 Good 73 View school
5. Stratford School Academy
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
6. St Bonaventure's RC School
Secondary
 Outstanding 69 View school
7. Cumberland Community School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
8. Kingsford Community School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
9. London Design and Engineering UTC
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
10. Little Ilford School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
11. Oasis Academy Silvertown
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
12. Harris Science Academy East London
Secondary
 Inadequate 59 View school
13. Lister Community School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
14. Royal Docks Academy
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
15. Rokeby School
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
16. Plashet, City of London Academy
Secondary
 Good 50 View school
17. Eastlea Community School
Secondary
 Inadequate 39 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Newham?
There are 17 secondary schools in Newham, of which 4 (24%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Newham?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Newham is Brampton Manor Academy. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Newham?
Primary and secondary school applications in Newham are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Newham council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Newham?
24% of secondary schools in Newham are rated Outstanding and 65% are rated Good. 83% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.