Swanlea School
Community school · Sixth form
London, E1 5DJ
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 11% in England
1 of 16 in Tower Hamlets
Pupils
1,253
First preferences per place
1.44
2026/27
Absence
4.0%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 58.7 | 56.1 | 56.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 74% | 65% | 64% | |
| Average English grade | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.9 | 5.6 | 5.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 72% | 70% | 68% | |
| Progress 8 | 1.27 | 0.81 | — |
81% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Wapping High School · 0.4 mi · Good · Bottom 47% in England
- London Enterprise Academy · 0.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 45% in England
- Mulberry School for Girls · 0.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 16% in England
- Oaklands School · 0.6 mi · Report card · Top 24% in England
- Mulberry Academy Shoreditch · 0.6 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- Morpeth School · 0.6 mi · Good · Top 34% in England
Best secondary schools in Tower Hamlets · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Swanlea School is in Bethnal Green South (typical home £451,000, crime very high).
What is Swanlea School's Ofsted rating?
Swanlea School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Swanlea School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Swanlea School is in the top 11% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.