Swanlea School31 Brady Street , London

Swanlea School is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Swanlea School currently has around 1281 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 61.6% boys and 38.4% girls. Around 45.3% 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 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a bangladeshi background (83.5%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 55% who stay in school sixth forms and 32% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .