Located in London, Rokeby School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys 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.
Rokeby School currently has around 588 pupils on roll, which is about 65% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 52.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.5%.
The school has a diverse intake, with bangladeshi pupils forming the largest group at around 29.4%. african pupils make up about 13.8% , followed by pakistani at 11.7%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Barking Road, London, E16 4DD |
| Website: | http://www.rokeby.ncltrust.net/ |
| Telephone: | 02075405620 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Newham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Sarah Morgan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 148901 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 588 |
| Number of Boys: | 588 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.5% | 8.2% |
| Bangladeshi | 29.40% | 173 |
| African | 13.80% | 81 |
| Pakistani | 11.70% | 69 |
| Other White | 11.10% | 65 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.70% | 45 |
| Indian | 7.30% | 43 |
| White British | 4.10% | 24 |
| Other Mixed | 3.90% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 2.90% | 17 |
| Other Black | 2.40% | 14 |
| Caribbean | 2.00% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keir Hardie Infant School Edwin Street , E16 1PZ | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Primary School 13 Robertson Road , Canning Town E16 1FZ | 4out of 4 | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Infant School Carson Road , E16 4BD | - not rated | 558 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road , E16 4BD | - not rated | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road , E16 4BD | - not rated | 558 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 64 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 683 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 728 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,799 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,052 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,097 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learningsure College 90a Lawson Close , Custom House E16 3LU | - not rated | 279 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Promised Land Academy St Cedd's Hall , Foster Road E13 8SR | - not rated | 728 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JMU Islamic Institute Uk 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plaistow Jamia Islamia 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.