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Year 7 students at Swanlea have plenty to celebrate after making fantastic progress in reading this year. As part of the school’s literacy celebration, we are recognising the hard work, determination and enthusiasm shown by students both in school and at home. An impressive 80% of Year 7 students have increased their reading age, highlighting…

Congratulations to our fantastic Early Career Teachers (ECTs), who have officially completed their two-year Early Career Teacher induction programme. This marks an important milestone in their professional journey, and we were delighted to celebrate their achievement alongside colleagues and mentors. The occasion was marked with a special presentation and refreshments, providing an opportunity to recognise…

This year’s Sports Day took place at Mile End Stadium, where students, staff and supporters enjoyed a fantastic day of competition, teamwork and school spirit. With temperatures soaring and the sun shining throughout the day, it was certainly one of our hottest Sports Days yet! Despite the heat, our students rose to the challenge, stayed…

Swanlea School Awards Ceremony 2026: A Night to Remember The Swanlea School Awards Ceremony 2026 was a memorable evening celebrating the outstanding achievements of students and recognising the dedication of the entire Swanlea community. The event brought together students, staff, parents, carers, governors, and distinguished guests to honour the hard work, resilience, and determination demonstrated…

A Night to Remember: Weavers’ Federation Summer Concert 2026 The Weavers’ Federation Summer Concert 2026 was a truly unforgettable evening, bringing together students, families, staff and the wider community to celebrate the incredible musical talent across our schools. This year’s concert marked a significant milestone as, for the first time ever, students from all three…

Swanlea School was delighted to welcome Year 5 pupils from a number of our partner primary schools for an exciting and engaging Year 5 Day, designed to introduce students to the opportunities and experiences available in secondary education. Throughout the day, pupils took part in a wide variety of interactive lessons across different subject areas,…

Aspire Week at Swanlea School has been a fantastic opportunity for students to develop important life skills, explore future pathways and gain inspiration from professionals and guest speakers. The week began with Year 9 students taking part in a Skills for Success workshop delivered by The Switch. The session focused on key workplace skills such…

Substance Misuse 1 EBSA 2 (1) Online Harm 3 Child Mental Health 4 Online Harm 3 East London Parent Power – Online Information Session – Tuesday 3rd February, 6pm East London Parent Power Meeting Flyer – Tuesday 17th February

📢Discover Swanlea School – An Ofsted Outstanding School! We’re excited to welcome families to our Open Events this Autumn. Come and see why Swanlea is the right choice for your child’s future! 👩‍🏫 Open Mornings: 🕘 9:15am – 10:45am 📅 17th, 19th, 22nd & 25th September 2025 🌟 Open Evening: 🕓 4pm – 6:30pm 📅 Wednesday 1st October 2025 Meet our…

Swanlea School students celebrated outstanding GCSE results this year with 37% of all grades achieved as high as they could be, ranging from 7-9! 81% of our pupils achieved grades 4 or above in English and Maths (standard pass), while 64% accomplished grade 5 or above (stronger pass) in the same subjects. 76% of our…