GCSE 2025/26
#954 of 3,312
Better than 71% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Sept 2022
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 145113.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 50.3, better than England, similar to Newham | 51.3 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 71.8%, better than England, similar to Newham | 72% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 56.3%, better than England, similar to Newham | 54.9% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 21.7%, better than England, similar to Newham | 21.7% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 64.6%, better than England, similar to Newham | 67.4% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 277 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,308 |
| Girls | 606 |
| Boys | 702 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 60.7% |
| First language not English | 49.8% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,500 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 12.8% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 118 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 58 |
| Average class size | 23.2 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 13.9 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 11.3 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 94.11 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 16.13 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 43.16 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 96.4 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 74.6 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 7 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 14.8 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 252 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 881 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 129 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 128 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 15 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 3.9%, better than England, better than Newham | 6.8% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 9.5%, better than England, better than Newham | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 1.2%, better than England, better than Newham | 2.4% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 1.5% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 1.2% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.4% |
| Permanent exclusions | 5 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 88.6% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 88.2% |
| School sixth form | 39.1% |
| Further education | 29.3% |
| Sixth form college | 19.9% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 5.4% |
| Employment | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Tollgate Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Dec 2022. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | New City Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Jul 2022. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Kaizen Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Apr 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Brampton Manor Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Feb 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Roman Road Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jul 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Scott Wilkie Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Rosetta Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Nursery | Edith Kerrison Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Sept 2012. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Ravenscroft Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Brampton Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. |
Cumberland Community School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 28 Sept 2022.
Cumberland Community School ranks 954 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 71% of schools).
In 2025/26, 56.3% of pupils at Cumberland Community School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 50.3 (England 46.2).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Cumberland Community School made 252 offers from 881 applications (3.5 per offer), and 128 of 129 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Cumberland Community School has 1,308 pupils aged 11 to 16.
Cumberland Community School had 1,500 school places in 2024/25.
No, Cumberland Community School teaches pupils up to age 16.
At Cumberland Community School, the average class had 23.2 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 13.9 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Cumberland Community School missed 3.9% of sessions (England 8%), and 9.5% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.