Forest Gate Community School

A highly ambitious secondary school with a rigorous approach to academic standards. Under the highly experienced leadership of @CST_London

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Proud to once again be the top performing school in Newham for GCSE exam results https://t.co/2WFOGCdFuI

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Seven of our outstanding Year 9 students have been accepted onto the prestigious Girls Engineering Summer School at Imperial College London.

They’ll meet world-leading researchers and innovators, including Sir James Dyson.

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Prospective Head Students made their pitches to their peers this week, sharing their ideas, ambitions and vision for the school.

Elections will be taking place shortly, and we wish all candidates the very best of luck.

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For two straight Sundays, staff have given up their time for last minute revision sessions for students in English and Science. Attendance has been completely optional but Year 11 have packed them out. Well done 👏🏻

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Congratulations to Ms Khan for her work supporting disadvantaged high attainers. This case study highlights how the right support can unlock potential for our student.

https://t.co/i4pDzgRtVT

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It’s wonderful that our children can learn music on a new piano, cellos and an electric drum kit thanks to a £20,000 grant from Restore the Music. Check out the story here!

https://t.co/6YaqnPwZnJ

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We are recruiting for a Head of Statistics.

The successful candidate will bring strong subject knowledge, a collaborative approach and a commitment to high standards in teaching and learning.

To find out more or apply, please get in touch.

https://t.co/ijkSZOhYQ0

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🏃🏼 Well done to everyone who took part in the London mini marathon on Saturday!

⭐ Ms Nantes was there supporting her future Olympians! Well done to the girls on an excellent race!

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We are delighted to have been shortlisted as a finalist in the making a difference - secondary school of the year category in The Pearson National Teaching Awards 2026. We will be celebrating T&L and all of our colleagues on National Thank a Teacher Day, June 17th.

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Looking for a teaching role where wellbeing matters? 👇

✅ 4.5 day week (Fri half day)
✅ 3-week Christmas break
✅ No PMR
✅ No report writing
✅ Progress 8: +1

Vacancies: DT, MFL, English & Maths.

Hear from our staff:
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Apply:
https://t.co/2caS3ElPes

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We have some future Olympians at our school! Well done to Sarah and Kaina in 7M who both ran for Woodford Green Athletics Club on Saturday (2 years above their age group) in the 4x2000m Chingford League relay at Wanstead Flats. Champs 🏆

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Our students showcased their art at a special private view at London College of Fashion — presented in a professionally curated exhibition.

#LCFLondon #UAL #ArtAndDesign

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📕 It was fantastic to welcome author Adam Baron to our librery. He shared insights into his writing process, the inspiration behind his stories and the power of reading. It was a brilliant reminder of how books can spark imagination and confidence in young people! 📚✨

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🎉 It’s wonderful to see our new Year 7 parents celebrating getting their places at FGCS. There were over 1300 applications for 270 places this year! We are looking forward to welcoming our new year 7 students in September!

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We will host a private view @LCFLondon

Students from all 6 schools are showcasing art, design, textiles & photography in a professionally curated exhibition.

With speakers including Provost Andrew Teverson, Shazia Hussain (CEO, Olympic Park) & artist Eva Rothschild.

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Do you work in the creative industries?

We’re seeking professionals to inspire students at our Creative Careers Event. Actors, architects, musicians, designers & more joined us last year—impact was huge.

Can you spare an afternoon? Sign up or share:

https://t.co/keshrJEKof

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⭐ Our team are ensuring that FSM students observing Ramadan this month have healthy and nutritious ingredients available for home cooked meals to be enjoyed in the evenings. Food parcels are provided weekly for families to collect. ☪️

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It’s the norm for pupils at FGCS to be rewarded! A huge well done to one of our new Year 7 students who has already collected 10 golden tickets in his lesson! #goldentickets

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Our PSHE programme is designed to support pupils with living healthy and balanced lives. This is an excellent example of pupils reflecting on healthy relationships and how to manage conflict! #pshe

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Today we welcomed a group of teachers and school leaders from Norway 🇳🇴 It’s fantastic to welcome staff from schools outside of the UK. First up is Rosie Noor who has been introducing our visitors to our knowledge rich curriculum and DPE Education platform. #norway

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We have some great photos from Odd Socks Day yesterday, thanks to everyone who took part! #oddsocksday