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Forest Gate Community School
London·London·Academy
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–16Co-edDoes not apply
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In terms of academic performance, Forest Gate Community School has a Progress 8 score of +1.05 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 57.3, 85% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 37.2%, 26% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.1%.
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Forest Gate Community School has a Progress 8 score of +1.05, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 57.3. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
85% of students at Forest Gate Community School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Forest Gate Community School has an overall absence rate of 5.1%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Forest Gate Community School is 37.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
26% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Forest Gate Community School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Forest Gate Community School is overdue for reinspection.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Forest Gate Community School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
1424/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
370/mo
26% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 19.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8.6
Bus Stops
17
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Forest Gate Rail Station
0.0km away · 5 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Parent View
Would Recommend
81%
Child is Happy
31%
Child Feels Safe
31%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.