Morpeth School
URN: 100967 • London E2 0PX
Overview
- Name
- Morpeth School
- URN
- 100967
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Pickett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02089810921
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Portman Place, London E2 0PX
Summary
Morpeth School is a mixed community secondary school located in Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets, catering to students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 1,513 pupils and a capacity of 1,600, the school prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every student is valued. The ethos of Morpeth School is built on friendship, respect, and a commitment to learning, promoting positive relationships among students and staff.
The curriculum at Morpeth is broad and ambitious, offering a flexible and rigorous educational experience. Students in Key Stage 4 can choose from over 25 subjects, ensuring a well-rounded education that includes languages and humanities alongside core subjects. The school consistently achieves GCSE results above the national average, and many students progress to prestigious universities.
Morpeth School places a strong emphasis on personal development, encouraging pupils to engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities. Support services, including wellbeing initiatives and career guidance, are readily available, reinforcing the school's commitment to nurturing the whole child and preparing them for future success.
The curriculum at Morpeth is broad and ambitious, offering a flexible and rigorous educational experience. Students in Key Stage 4 can choose from over 25 subjects, ensuring a well-rounded education that includes languages and humanities alongside core subjects. The school consistently achieves GCSE results above the national average, and many students progress to prestigious universities.
Morpeth School places a strong emphasis on personal development, encouraging pupils to engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities. Support services, including wellbeing initiatives and career guidance, are readily available, reinforcing the school's commitment to nurturing the whole child and preparing them for future success.
Useful links
- 13October 2025 SEN Choices Information Session 16:00 - 17:00 (sen)
- 22October 2025 SEN Choices Information Session 09:15 - 10:15 (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Meeting Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Tower Hamlets
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1600
- Pupils
- 1513
- Boys
- 847
- Girls
- 666
- FSM %
- 49.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1513 | 847 | 666 | 1600 | 49.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1524 | 865 | 659 | 1600 | 47.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1556 | 858 | 698 | 1600 | 41.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1556 | 858 | 698 | 1600 | 41.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1518 | 850 | 668 | 1600 | 40.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1522 | 829 | 693 | 1600 | 35.70 |
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