Swanlea School
Community secondary school in London (Tower Hamlets).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).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.
Enrichment
11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Media Team
- Art Controversy
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Passion for MFL
- Public speaking skills
- English Short Stories
- Media Literacy
- Sound Trap
- From Page to Stage
- Mock Trials
- Influential guest speakers
Awards
5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Stonewall School ChampionLGBT+ inclusion
- Teaching School HubRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 100973
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Constituency
- Bethnal Green and Stepney
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Sophie Fanning-Tichborne | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Paul Gardner | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Emily Jane Wright | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Shamsul Hoque | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Syeda Nasima Ahmed | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Abdihakim Mohamed | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Kabir Miah | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Brenda Michelle Landers Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record