Kingsford Community School
#366 of 640 secondary schools in London
#1903 of 4,090 nationally
About Kingsford Community School
Kingsford Community School is a local authority secondary located in London, in the Newham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–16. In 2025 it enrolled 1,437 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 51.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary schools in England and 366th of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is attainment 8 (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (4th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 1,437; capacity filled 95.8%; grade 4+ english & maths 67.8%; ebacc average points 4.30.
There are 1547 schools in London; Kingsford Community School ranks 832nd of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)50.1
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)45.8%
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)59.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Kingsford Community School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 1,437
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 59.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 95.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 50.1
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 45.8%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 67.8%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 4.30
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
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Schools near Kingsford Community School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
North Beckton Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
409 students · 421 m away
Winsor Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
580 students · 592 m away
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
448 students · 707 m away
Gallions Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
443 students · 982 m away
London Design and Engineering UTC
London · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
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Roman Road Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
310 students · 1.1 km away
Scott Wilkie Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
399 students · 1.2 km away
Brampton Manor Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,987 students · 1.3 km away
Brampton Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
908 students · 1.3 km away
Drew Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
403 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority secondary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Wanstead High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,434 students
Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,445 students
Villiers High School
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1,445 students
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Carshalton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,425 students
Dagenham Park CofE School
Dagenham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,414 students
Plumstead Manor School
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1,413 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kingsford Community School a good school?
Kingsford Community School has a Success Index (England) of 51.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #366 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Kingsford Community School rank in London?
Kingsford Community School ranks #366 of 640 secondary schools in London and #1903 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kingsford Community School?
Kingsford Community School had 1,437 students in 2025.
Is Kingsford Community School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kingsford Community School is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–16. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Kingsford Community School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kingsford Community School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.