Swanlea School
URN: 100973 • London E1 5DJ
Overview
- Name
- Swanlea School
- URN
- 100973
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 73.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Brenda Landers (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02073753267
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 31 Brady Street, London E1 5DJ
Summary
      Swanlea School is a community secondary school located in Tower Hamlets, London, catering to a mixed-gender population of approximately 1,281 pupils, with a capacity of 1,260. The school has been consistently recognised for its high educational standards, receiving an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted in April 2024 for the third consecutive time. This reflects the school's commitment to achieving excellent outcomes across all key stages and subjects.
The school values continuous professional development for its staff, fostering an environment of collaboration and growth. This focus on quality teaching and learning is complemented by a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students, including those in the sixth form. Swanlea School also prioritises inclusivity, with 45.3% of its students eligible for free school meals, demonstrating its commitment to supporting families from various backgrounds.
Swanlea School actively engages with the local community, hosting open events to welcome families and showcase its educational offerings. The school aims to create a vibrant and supportive learning environment where students can thrive academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at www.swanlea.co.uk.
      The school values continuous professional development for its staff, fostering an environment of collaboration and growth. This focus on quality teaching and learning is complemented by a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students, including those in the sixth form. Swanlea School also prioritises inclusivity, with 45.3% of its students eligible for free school meals, demonstrating its commitment to supporting families from various backgrounds.
Swanlea School actively engages with the local community, hosting open events to welcome families and showcase its educational offerings. The school aims to create a vibrant and supportive learning environment where students can thrive academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at www.swanlea.co.uk.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 2025 Open Events (calendar)
- Instagram (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Staff (other)
- Students (other)
- Twitter (other)
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
- 1260
- Pupils
- 1281
- Boys
- 789
- Girls
- 492
- FSM %
- 45.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1281 | 789 | 492 | 1260 | 45.30 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 1304 | 826 | 478 | 1260 | 43.90 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 1257 | 815 | 442 | 1260 | 44.50 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 1257 | 815 | 442 | 1260 | 44.50 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 1275 | 809 | 466 | 1260 | 45.40 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 1249 | 792 | 457 | 1260 | 47.10 | 
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