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Royal Docks Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Royal Docks Academy
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Royal Docks Academy
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- Newham E16 3HS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are well supported in their academic and personal development.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves well and are considerate of their peers.
Qualifications and Training: Staff grow in both expertise and confidence.
Current Educational Practices: Staff adapt and teach the curriculum well.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff challenge pupils to have high standards and aspirations.
Communication: Parents can give Ofsted their opinion on their child's school via Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pastoral and safeguarding staff respond to concerns sensitively and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure an ambitious curriculum and support for staff.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders and staff follow clear systems for identifying pupils at risk.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained and know which signs may indicate that a pupil is at risk.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy sports, music, and academic clubs like debating.
Career Counselling Services: Careers information and advice are well planned and comprehensive.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive well-targeted support in lessons.
Subjects Offered: Pupils are encouraged to continue studying languages, history, and geography after Year 9.
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About Us
Royal Docks Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 880 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.2 | 15.1 | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 44% | 48% | 70% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 51.90% |
| 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 | -0.20 | 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 | 43.5 | 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 | 44% | 45.93% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 61.25% | 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 | 63% | 53.14% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 20.5% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 30.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.05 | 3.9 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 93% | 92.6% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 196 | 199 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 89.95% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 17.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 38.45% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 28.85% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 4.75% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.55% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.95% | 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 | -0.49 | 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 | 45.5 | 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 | 45% | 47.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 61.48% | 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 | 24% | 51.4% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 23.4% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 30.88% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.88 | 3.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 91% | 90.11% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 185 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 89.56% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 17.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 38.44% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 37% | 27.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.56% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.28% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.39% | 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 | -0.16 | 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 | 41 | 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 | 35% | 41.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 60% | 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 | 34% | 55.64% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 20.73% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 30.18% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.7 | 3.86 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | - | 94.31% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 194 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 92.62% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 13.38% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.23% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.62% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.85% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.92% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50% | 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 | - | 48.75% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 19.35% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 27.75% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.31 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | - | 85.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 200 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.45% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 8.64% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.18% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 30.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.27% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Royal Docks Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
