Royal Docks Academy
URN: 145410 • London E16 3HS
Overview
- Name
- Royal Docks Academy
- URN
- 145410
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BMAT EDUCATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Blaney (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02075402700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Prince Regent Lane, London E16 3HS
Summary
Royal Docks Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Newham, London, with a current enrolment of 905 students and a capacity of 1,200. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes achievement and a lifelong passion for learning. The leadership emphasizes high expectations for academic and personal development, aiming to nurture confident and respectful learners prepared for future challenges.
The academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs. Recent GCSE results highlight the resilience of students, with 70% achieving a standard pass, and notable success stories among those overcoming language barriers. The school actively supports its community, encouraging parental involvement and providing opportunities for prospective families to engage through school tours and open events.
Royal Docks Academy is part of the BMAT (Bradford Multi-Academy Trust), which enhances its educational framework. The school prides itself on being a supportive community where every student is valued, ensuring that all pupils are equipped to excel academically and personally.
The academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs. Recent GCSE results highlight the resilience of students, with 70% achieving a standard pass, and notable success stories among those overcoming language barriers. The school actively supports its community, encouraging parental involvement and providing opportunities for prospective families to engage through school tours and open events.
Royal Docks Academy is part of the BMAT (Bradford Multi-Academy Trust), which enhances its educational framework. The school prides itself on being a supportive community where every student is valued, ensuring that all pupils are equipped to excel academically and personally.
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- Calendar (calendar)
- GCSE Exam Timetable (download)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Key Information & Policies (other)
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- Term Dates (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
- Newham
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BMAT EDUCATION
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 905
- Boys
- 472
- Girls
- 433
- FSM %
- 55.40
- Open date
- 2018-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 905 | 472 | 433 | 1200 | 55.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 880 | 452 | 428 | 1200 | 53.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 863 | 448 | 415 | 1200 | 47.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 863 | 448 | 415 | 1200 | 47.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 875 | 440 | 435 | 1200 | 39.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 844 | 423 | 421 | 1200 | 30.00 |
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