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 open secondary schools. Of the 17 with a published Ofsted inspection, 4 (24%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 88% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Brampton Manor Academy currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Newham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

17
Total schools
4
Outstanding (historic grade)
24%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
76.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
46.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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
 Requires Improvement 39 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Newham?
There are 17 open secondary schools in Newham (closed schools are excluded). 4 of the 17 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Newham?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Newham is Brampton Manor Academy. The full ranked table above lists the top 17 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Newham?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Newham?
Primary and secondary applications in Newham are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Newham council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.