Forest Gate Community School

About Forest Gate Community School

Forest Gate Community School (FGCS) is an exceptional learning environment with a real community spirit. It is the best performing secondary school in Newham, ranked 34th in the country for progress.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Stacey Goyan

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

79.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

57.3

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+1.05

Progress 8

Well above average

71.2%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

84.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

80.7% entered EBacc

51.1% achieved EBacc

264 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily D

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"A Great School with Wonderful Facilities"

My son has been attending Forest Gate School for three years now and I have seen him grow both academically and personally. The sports facilities and music department are exceptional, and the teachers are supportive and caring. I'm grateful for the school's emphasis on community values and pastoral care.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Daniel T

Parent Mar 20, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Education and Care"

As a parent, it's wonderful to see your child thrive in a school environment. Forest Gate School provided my daughter with an exceptional education, and the teachers were always approachable and willing to help. I appreciate the school's commitment to community values and the opportunities they offered for extracurricular activities.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K

Parent Jan 10, 2022

4.0

"Some Great Aspects, but Room for Improvement"

My son has been at Forest Gate School for a year now, and while he's enjoying it, I feel that the school could do more to engage parents in the learning process. The facilities are excellent, and the teachers are generally supportive, but I've noticed some inconsistency in communication and follow-up. Overall, it's an okay school, but could be better.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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