East London Arts & Music

URN: 141095 • London E3 3TA

Overview

Name
East London Arts & Music
URN
141095
Type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase
16 plus
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
DAY ONE TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
62.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Yansé Cooper (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
02075152159
Website
Visit
Address
Maltings Close, London E3 3TA

Summary

East London Arts & Music (ELAM) is a free school for students aged 16-19 located in Bromley-by-Bow, Tower Hamlets. Established in 2014, ELAM focuses on nurturing talent in the creative industries, specifically in Music, Film and Television Production, and Games Design. The school currently accommodates 275 trainees, with a capacity of 300, and aims to provide a diverse and inclusive environment where students can develop their skills and pursue careers in these fields.

ELAM partners with industry professionals to ensure that its curriculum is relevant and comprehensive, equipping students with the necessary technical and personal development skills for industry readiness. The school emphasizes the importance of representation in UK culture and strives to create pathways for talented young people from various backgrounds to enter the creative sector.

With a strong commitment to student support, ELAM fosters a community where trainees are encouraged to express their creativity and collaborate with peers. The school has received an 'Outstanding' judgement from OFSTED, reflecting its dedication to providing a high-quality educational experience that prepares students for successful futures in the arts.

Key details

LA
Tower Hamlets
Age range
16 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
DAY ONE TRUST
Capacity
300
Pupils
275
Boys
174
Girls
101
FSM %
0.00
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 275 174 101 300 0.00
2024-09-11 300 187 113 300 0.00
2023-09-11 303 182 121 300 0.00
2022-09-11 303 182 121 300 0.00
2021-09-11 308 178 130 300 0.00
2020-09-11 300 189 111 300 0.00

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