502
Pupils · 2024/25
60%
EAL · 2024/25
34%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 18/04/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityTower Hamlets
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.1:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Phoenix School · All-through · Tower Hamlets
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
502
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
60%
FSM eligible
64%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
34%
Contact
Address
49 Bow Road, London, E3 2AD
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 502 | 6.8 | 100% | 60% | 64% | 10% | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 507 | 7.6 | 100% | 60% | 59% | 10% | 36% |
| 2022/23 | 469 | 7.2 | 100% | 61% | 60% | 12% | 41% |
| 2021/22 | 469 | 6.8 | 100% | 63% | 61% | 11% | 40% |
| 2020/21 | 431 | 6.6 | 100% | 62% | 52% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 323 | 6.0 | 100% | 64% | 67% | 8% | 22% |
| 2017/18 | 264 | 5.9 | 100% | 62% | 72% | 7% | 20% |
| 2016/17 | 233 | 5.4 | 100% | 60% | 68% | 7% | 19% |
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