Kingsford Community School is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Kingsford Community School currently has around 1500 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 50.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 22.3%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 17.9% , followed by african at 17.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 37% who stay in school sixth forms and 16% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Kingsford Way, London, E6 5JG |
| Website: | http://www.kingsfordschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02074764700 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Newham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Joan Deslandes |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 132058 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/10/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1500 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1500 |
| Number of Boys: | 761 |
| Number of Girls: | 739 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.4% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 22.30% | 334 |
| Bangladeshi | 17.90% | 269 |
| African | 17.30% | 259 |
| Pakistani | 6.40% | 96 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.70% | 85 |
| Indian | 5.20% | 78 |
| Caribbean | 4.60% | 69 |
| Other Asian | 3.90% | 58 |
| White British | 3.70% | 55 |
| Other Black | 3.10% | 46 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 40 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 39 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 28 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 26 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 12 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 3,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Beckton Primary School Harrier Way , Beckton E6 5XG | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Beckton Primary School Harrier Way , Beckton E6 5XG | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winsor Primary School East Ham Manor Way , Beckton E6 5NA | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Wilkinson Primary School Tollgate Road , Beckton E6 5UP | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calverton Primary School King George Avenue , E16 3ET | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor School Roman Road , E6 3SQ | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of East London 4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckton Special School Tollgate Road , E16 3LQ | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90A Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Fry School Prince of Wales Road , E16 3HQ | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent School Prince Regent Road , E16 3HX | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.