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School 21

Pitchford Street, Stratford, E15 4RZ

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Pupils
1,098
Ages
4-18
FSM
47.0%
Attainment 8
47.7
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
81.0%
Writing
74.0%
Maths
79.0%
RWM Combined
65.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

What to look for in a primary schoolApplication timelines, KS2 SATs context, and what to ask on a school visit.

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.2%
Basics 9-5
47.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
15.5%
EBacc APS
4.15
EBacc 9-5
7.0%
EBacc 9-4
9.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.73
A*-A Grades
13.1%
A*-B Grades
41.0%
AAB+ %
6.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 142 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

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About School 21

School 21 is a secondary school in Stratford, Newham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.7. The school has around 1,098 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Pitchford Street, Stratford, E15 4RZ | More schools in Newham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for School 21, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2025 — Good
  2. Mar 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Jun 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about School 21

What is School 21's Ofsted rating?
School 21 received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are School 21's latest exam results?
School 21: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is School 21 located?
School 21 is a secondary school in Stratford, Newham (E15 4RZ).
How many pupils attend School 21?
School 21 has around 1,098 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare School 21 with other schools?
View School 21's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Newham.