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
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.
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.
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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