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Wapping High School
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Wapping High School
- Secondary
- Tower Hamlets E1 2DA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are well-prepared for their next stages in education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, listen to teachers, and demonstrate kindness.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Staff benefit from extensive training and professional development.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to share their opinions.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders make sure that pupils are developed well beyond the academic with far-reaching experiences.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel very safe and know they can share any concerns with adults in the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of enrichment activities helps pupils discover new talents and interests.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities like 'Workshop Wednesdays' develop teamwork and resilience.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a curriculum exceeding the national scope, including Mandarin and Spanish.
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Wapping High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 335 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The curriculum balances strict concentration on ensuring that all children gain the highest quality reading, writing, numeracy, and communication abilities with high quality, imaginative learning supported by a rich, digital environment. Our pupils are encouraged to learn how to communicate, think critically and strategically, comprehend themselves, one another, and the larger world鈥攂oth the physical and virtual world鈥攁s well as to follow the National Curriculum. Our pupils have outstanding learning and enrichment options at Wapping High School, allowing them to enhance their skills and knowledge. The school is happy to play a part in the community, and we're committed to growing as a hub for collaborations and celebration of our thriving diversity. I am honoured to serve as headteacher of Wapping High School. I bring with me a successful track record as a headteacher and an unwavering commitment to provide our kids the best education imaginable. My team and I are passionate about offering all of our kids top-notch learning opportunities that will result in exceptional outcomes and pave the way for happy and prosperous lives.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 9.3 | 8.3 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 46.04% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 60.32% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 53.54% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 18.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 28.07% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.70 | 3.74 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 93.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 51 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 90.19% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 21.33% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 51.95% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.76% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.86% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 47.36% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 61% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 51.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 21.68% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 30.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4 | 3.89 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 82% | 91.85% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 51 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 90.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 25.15% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 50% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 3.75% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.2% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.7% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 24 | 38.97% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 17 | 55.31% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 78% | 43.48% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 12 | 16.21% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% 17 | 24.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.62 | 3.42 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 83.11% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 37 | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 80.61% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 27.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 42.06% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 3.17% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.44% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.17% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% 39 | 35.85% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 20 | 50.69% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 42.12% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 19 | 15.73% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 11 | 21.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.96 | 3.2 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 74.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.73% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.53% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.2% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.2% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.47% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.47% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 33.58% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 47.77% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 78% | 39.12% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% | 18.08% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 20.73% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 72.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 129 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 21.08% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.85% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 44.54% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.54% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.62% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
9 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wapping High School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1
