How many pupils does Swanlea School have?

Swanlea School has 1,281 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Swanlea School's Ofsted rating?

Swanlea School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 April 2024).

How does Swanlea School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Swanlea School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.7 in 2025/26.

Where is Swanlea School?

Swanlea School is located at 31 Brady Street, Tower Hamlets, Tower Hamlets, E1 5DJ.

Swanlea School

31 Brady Street, Tower Hamlets, Tower Hamlets, E1 5DJ

Outstanding

Inspected 24 April 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

58.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,281

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Swanlea School

Swanlea School is a community school in Tower Hamlets, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,281 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 April 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.7 (2025/26). 43.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Tower Hamlets →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,281 / 1,260 (102%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

43.7%

Free school meals

19.3%

EAL

6.7%

SEN support

10.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

58.7

Attainment 8

201 pupils

68.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

82.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

100 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

75%

To higher education

35%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

97%

Sustained destination

95%

Stayed in education

Attendance

4.0%

Overall absence

8.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

83.93

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

16.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

17.23

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

£62,185

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 19% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,396 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.2% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

16.12

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£10,606

Spend per pupil

£11,341

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: 31 Brady Street, Tower Hamlets, Tower Hamlets, E1 5DJ
Phone: 02073753267
Headteacher: Kabir Miah
Website: www.swanlea.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Swanlea School?: Swanlea School is a community school in Tower Hamlets, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Swanlea School have?: Swanlea School has 1,281 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Swanlea School's Ofsted rating?: Swanlea School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 April 2024).
How does Swanlea School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Swanlea School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.7 in 2025/26.
Where is Swanlea School?: Swanlea School is located at 31 Brady Street, Tower Hamlets, Tower Hamlets, E1 5DJ.

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