Bishop Challoner Catholic School
Academy converter · sixth form · 867 pupils
89% stayed in education · Attainment 8 44.6
Free schools 16 to 19
East London Arts & Music
- Pupils on roll
- 292of 300 places
- Free school meals
- 0.0%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- —
- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
What the data says
East London Arts & Music is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 147 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 39% went to university (Tower Hamlets 36%, England 37%), and 5% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C+, below the England average of B-; 0% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%).
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Tower Hamlets and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | East London Arts & Music | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 147 | 6,181 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 70% | 74% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 39% | 36% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 5% | 11% | 19% |
| Further education | 1% | 7% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 6% | 7% |
| Employment | 23% | 24% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 20% | 18% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | East London Arts & Music | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 275 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 12 | 2,132 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C+ | C | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 31.67 | 30.92 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | E | C | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 0% | 7% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | 12 | 100% | 2% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 47 | 100% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 47 | 100% | — |
Other secondary schools in Tower Hamlets
Bow School
Community school · sixth form · 1,126 pupils
96% stayed in education · Attainment 8 43.2
Canary Wharf Secondary
Free schools · 417 pupils
87% stayed in education · Attainment 8 52.9
Central Foundation Girls' School
Voluntary aided school · sixth form · 1,526 pupils
95% stayed in education · Attainment 8 54.3
George Green's School
Voluntary controlled school · sixth form · 1,256 pupils
91% stayed in education · Attainment 8 49.0
Langdon Park Community School
Community school · sixth form · 1,055 pupils
93% stayed in education · Attainment 8 43.5
Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.