Welcome to Swanlea School
Swanlea School is a large, vibrant and thriving secondary school in the centre of London. With approximately 1000 students on roll and a further 210 at KS5, staff at Swanlea work alongside outstanding colleagues to achieve outstanding student outcomes in all key stages.In April 2024, OFSTED graded Swanlea as outstanding in all categories for the third time in a row. Prior to this in July 2015, we were awarded Teaching School status as part of our journey to achieving excellence and we continue to strive to deliver outstanding outcomes across all key stages and subject areas. We are committed to the continuous professional learning of all staff.Ms LandersExecutive Headteacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Community school
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,281 Total
No. of Boys
789 (61.6%)
No. of Girls
492 (38.4%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
34.6%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
3.66%
A*/A grades
21.25%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
95%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
62%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Spring
0 terms
Summer
0 terms
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
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About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |