A school in Beckton has been shortlisted for a national award.
Kingsford Community School is in contention for the outstanding contribution to pastoral care category at the National Awards for Pastoral Care in Education 2025.
Headteacher Joan Deslandes OBE said: "We are proud to be recognised for the strength of our pastoral care, which sits at the heart of everything we do at Kingsford.
"Our focus is not only on academic achievement, but on nurturing resilience, character, and a sense of global citizenship in every young person."
Almost 80 per cent of students at Kingsford speak English as an additional language, and 60pc are eligible for free school meals.
The school’s community cohesion team provides bilingual support and tailored English lessons to help students integrate.
Read more
Its international programme includes a Confucius classroom and global partnerships.
In the 2024–25 academic year, 140 students participated in work experience in Spain, China, and France.
The school achieved IQM National Inclusion Champion status for 2024–25, one of just nine schools in the UK to receive the title.
Share