Cumberland Community School
URN: 145113 • London E13 8SJ
Overview
- Name
- Cumberland Community School
- URN
- 145113
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ekhlas Rahman (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02074740231
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oban Close, London E13 8SJ
Summary
Cumberland Community School is a mixed secondary academy located in Newham, London, with a current enrolment of 1,346 students and a capacity of 1,500. The school is committed to fostering determined and ambitious learners, aiming to equip every student with the knowledge, confidence, and skills necessary for their future. The ethos of the school emphasizes personal growth and well-rounded development, supported by passionate teachers dedicated to their subjects.
The curriculum at Cumberland is designed to inspire creativity and ambition, with opportunities for students to pursue diverse interests, including the arts and sports. The school has received recognition for its improvements and achievements, including being named the most improved school in the country. Additionally, Cumberland offers a robust teacher training programme, encouraging those interested in education to join their team.
Cumberland Community School actively engages with its local community, hosting events and initiatives that promote student involvement and parental participation. The school also prioritizes support for families, including assistance with school uniform costs, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and community welfare.
The curriculum at Cumberland is designed to inspire creativity and ambition, with opportunities for students to pursue diverse interests, including the arts and sports. The school has received recognition for its improvements and achievements, including being named the most improved school in the country. Additionally, Cumberland offers a robust teacher training programme, encouraging those interested in education to join their team.
Cumberland Community School actively engages with its local community, hosting events and initiatives that promote student involvement and parental participation. The school also prioritizes support for families, including assistance with school uniform costs, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and community welfare.
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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
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1346
- Boys
- 714
- Girls
- 632
- FSM %
- 54.90
- Open date
- 2018-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1346 | 714 | 632 | 1500 | 54.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1402 | 718 | 684 | 1500 | 46.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1434 | 724 | 710 | 1500 | 43.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1434 | 724 | 710 | 1500 | 43.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1398 | 702 | 696 | 1500 | 39.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1415 | 712 | 703 | 1500 | 29.80 |
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