Forest Gate Community School

URN: 143274 • London E7 9BB

Overview

Name
Forest Gate Community School
URN
143274
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
60.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Stacey Goyan (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02085348666
Website
Visit
Address
Forest Lane, London E7 9BB

Summary

Forest Gate Community School (FGCS) is a mixed secondary academy located in Newham, London, with a current enrolment of 1,344 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,260. The school is recognised for its strong academic performance, being the highest-performing secondary school in Newham and ranked 34th nationally for student progress, according to the DfE in 2022. FGCS fosters a supportive learning environment, emphasising community spirit and inclusivity.

The curriculum at FGCS is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a focus on academic excellence alongside personal development. The school offers an exceptional teacher training programme, encouraging those interested in a teaching career to apply. Additionally, FGCS actively engages students through various extracurricular activities, including sports, cultural events, and community service initiatives.

With a significant percentage of pupils (43.20%) eligible for free school meals, FGCS is committed to ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive. The school prioritises the well-being of its students, creating an environment where they can achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

Key details

LA
Newham
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
1260
Pupils
1344
Boys
772
Girls
572
FSM %
43.20
Open date
2016-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-12-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1344 772 572 1260 43.20
2024-09-11 1348 776 572 1260 38.60
2023-09-11 1273 767 506 1260 33.80
2022-09-11 1273 767 506 1260 33.80
2021-09-11 1252 765 487 1260 29.70
2020-09-11 1191 737 454 1260 23.70

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