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Plashet, City of London Academy

Plashet Grove, London, E6 1DG
Part of: CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Plashet, City of London Academy
London, E6 1DG
— Pupils
1,500 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
— FSM %
— Boys
— Girls
About Plashet, City of London Academy

Plashet, City of London Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Newham, London. The school is girls-only and Open with a Does not apply character.

School capacity: 1,500. Current headteacher: Rachel McGowan.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Newham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Newham
Region London
Administrative District Newham
Parliamentary Constituency East Ham
Ward Plashet
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Girls
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CITY OF LONDON ACADEMIES TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-01-2026
UKPRN 10099631
URN 152267
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Irene Papadopoulos Chair of Local Governing Body 18/01/2023 18/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Akbal Ahmed Local Governor 05/12/2024 05/12/2028 Elected by parents
Miss Sahar Asif Local Governor 12/05/2023 11/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Marion Bates Local Governor 11/05/2023 11/05/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Louise Bauer Local Governor 18/01/2023 18/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Bila Boland Local Governor 12/05/2023 11/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Dona Henriques Local Governor 18/01/2023 18/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Aminah Idris Local Governor 05/12/2024 05/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Mehgul Khan Local Governor 27/03/2025 27/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mohammed Mangerah Local Governor 31/03/2025 30/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel McGowan Local Governor 01/01/2013 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Councillor Sophia Naqvi Local Governor 03/12/2025 04/12/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
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0.55 km • London
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0.61 km • London
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Hartley Primary School
0.66 km • London
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0.66 km • London
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Frequently Asked Questions
Plashet, City of London Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in London, Newham.
Plashet, City of London Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Plashet, City of London Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Plashet, City of London Academy is Mrs Rachel McGowan.
Plashet, City of London Academy is at Plashet Grove, East Ham, London, E6 1DG, in the Newham local authority, London.
Sixth form at Plashet, City of London Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Plashet, City of London Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel McGowan
Plashet Grove, East Ham, London, E6 1DG
02084712418
www.plashetschoolnewham.com
Location
E6 1DG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 152267
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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