Ages 
An outsize modern academy, with an exceptional sixth form, producing outstanding university entrance results, and helping all students to achieve their best through hard work and high aspirations.
Why read our school review?
Unlike other websites, schools can't pay to be included in The Good Schools Guide. This means our review of this school is independent, critical and fair, and written with parents' best interests at heart.
Unlock to access
Headteacher
Executive Principal
Dr Dayo Olukoshi
Since 2008, executive principal, Dr Dayon Olukoshi OBE. Nigerian by birth, he was educated at Federal Government College Sokoto and started work as a teacher in the UK in 1992. Previously deputy head of Phoenix Academy (formerly Phoenix High School)
Entrance
Hugely oversubscribed at every stage. In year 7, entry criteria are similar to other Newham community comprehensives, with siblings and distance from the gates given priority in the rush (about 3000 apply for 390 places). It is, however, admission
- Open days
- September
Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)
Exit
About 70 per cent of the year 7 intake leave post GCSE, generally because they don’t meet sixth form entry requirements. Those who make it through, like new arrivals, are more or less guaranteed a place at a leading university. The school is
% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)
What is this?
The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.
Latest results
In 2022, 50 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 90 per cent A*/A at A level.
GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)
What is this?
This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.
A level - Average points score (2024)
What is this?
These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.
Teaching & learning
A strong focus throughout on the rigorously intellectual, with a traditional academic curriculum at GCSE, including three sciences, three languages (French, German, Spanish) and computer science. Most sit the EBacc (the government’s basket of
- Qualifications taken in 2024
- A level
- GCSE
Learning support & SEN
Students facing difficulties receive holistic intervention from an extensive specialist team, including bilingual and epilepsy-trained staff. Year 7s struggling with English and maths are boosted by a reading programme and smaller class sizes, and
Arts & extracurricular
The school has specialist performing arts academy status, with generous media rooms for performing, recording and dance and a good range of creative and performing arts at GCSE (fine art, graphic design, photography, design technology and music) and
Sport
Sport important and wide ranging (girls’ and boys’ football and cricket, basketball, climbing, trampolining, fitness, netball, rugby and rowing) and teams regularly triumph in local and county competitions.
Ethos & heritage
Located in one of London’s poorest boroughs, Brampton Manor is now Newham’s second-largest school, which means it can be somewhat intimidating. ‘It’s a bit scary,’ said one student, ‘but you soon get used to it.’ ‘Sometimes I wish it were slightly
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
A strong pastoral infrastructure centres on form tutors, supported by a progress leader, behaviour support manager, and personal tutors. Mental health tended to by four full-time counsellors. ‘If you don’t address the basic emotional needs of
Pupils & parents
Nearly all from ethnic minority backgrounds, two-thirds speak English as a second language. Students, however, are confident and articulate. ‘My confidence level grew from five per cent to 75 per cent after I came here,’ said one year 8. Families
Money matters
Two-thirds of students are on free school meals, with the extra funding dedicated to additional staffing and expert support for university entrance.
The last word
An outsize modern academy, with an exceptional sixth form, producing outstanding university entrance results, and helping all students to achieve their best through hard work and high aspirations.
Inspection reports
Ofsted reports
Short inspection: Outstanding
You can read full reports on the Ofsted website
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Sixth form provision | Outstanding |
Full inspection: Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
|---|
