198
Pupils · 2024/25
52%
EAL · 2024/25
47%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 30/11/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityNewham
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio5.1:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of John F Kennedy Special School · All-through · Newham
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
198
Pupil : teacher ratio
5.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
52%
FSM eligible
64%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
15%
Persistent absence
47%
Contact
Address
Pitchford Street, Stratford, London, E15 4RZ
Local authority
Newham
Telephone
Email
—
History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 198 | 4.3 | 100% | 52% | 64% | 15% | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 181 | 4.4 | 100% | 51% | 56% | 16% | 49% |
| 2022/23 | 156 | 3.8 | 100% | 64% | 54% | 18% | 56% |
| 2021/22 | 138 | 3.7 | 100% | 67% | 59% | 16% | 44% |
| 2020/21 | 134 | 4.9 | 100% | 72% | 42% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 110 | 4.5 | 100% | 77% | 59% | 14% | 48% |
| 2017/18 | — | 4.6 | — | — | — | 15% | 54% |
| 2016/17 | 109 | 4.4 | 100% | 75% | 67% | 17% | 53% |
School performance data © Crown copyright. Source: Department for Education.