Open Free School All-through Mixed

School 21

Pitchford Street, Stratford, E15 4RZ
Part of: BIG EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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School 21
Stratford, E15 4RZ
1,098 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
4–18 Age Range
47.00% FSM %
581 Boys
517 Girls
About School 21

School 21 is a All-through Free Schools serving Stratford and the surrounding area in Newham. The school for pupils aged 4–18 is part of the London region.

It has 1,098 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Moray Dickson.

Information on School 21 is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority Newham
Region London
Administrative District Newham
Parliamentary Constituency Stratford and Bow
Ward Stratford
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BIG EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10037498
URN 138196
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Luke Alexander Chair of Local Governing Body 02/08/2023 01/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Luke Alexander Chair of Local Governing Body 31/08/2023 31/12/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Albury Local Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Moray Dickson Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ahmed Diria Local Governor 17/05/2023 17/05/2027 Elected by school staff
Sonia Mehta Local Governor 03/11/2023 03/11/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Mariya Patel Local Governor 05/01/2026 05/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Hannah Phillips Local Governor 03/11/2023 03/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Rob Street Local Governor 01/09/2023 03/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ben Westmancott Local Governor 03/11/2023 03/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
John F Kennedy Special School
0.16 km • London
Other
Azhar Academy Girls School
0.33 km • London
Other
London Academy of Excellence
0.37 km • London
Other
East London Independent School
0.44 km • London
Other
Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre
0.48 km • London
Other
West Ham Church Primary School
0.49 km • London
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
School 21 is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Stratford, Newham.
School 21 has 1,098 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
School 21 caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
The admissions policy at School 21 is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at School 21 is Mr Moray Dickson.
School 21 is at Pitchford Street, Stratford, E15 4RZ, in the Newham local authority, London.
Sixth form at School 21: Has a sixth form.
School 21 is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Moray Dickson
Pitchford Street, Stratford, E15 4RZ
02082622121
school21.org.uk
Location
E15 4RZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138196
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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