Open State Secondary Mixed

Morpeth School

Portman Place, London, E2 0PX
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Morpeth School
London, E2 0PX
1,513 Pupils
1,600 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
49.90% FSM %
847 Boys
666 Girls
About Morpeth School

Morpeth School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Tower Hamlets, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,513 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,600. Current headteacher: John Pickett.

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 Tower Hamlets or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Tower Hamlets
Region London
Administrative District Tower Hamlets
Parliamentary Constituency Bethnal Green and Stepney
Ward Bethnal Green East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10016609
URN 100967
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Allen Zimbler Chair of Governors 02/10/2019 01/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Shakila Ali Governor 21/09/2022 21/09/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Lotifa Begum Governor 13/11/2025 12/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Rob Crothers Governor 27/05/2024 28/05/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Justine Fox Governor 19/05/2025 18/05/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Zaynab Khanom Governor 18/11/2024 17/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Maria Lewington Governor 13/03/2021 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Michelle Lockley Governor 19/05/2025 18/05/2029 Elected by parents
Lhipon Miah Governor 10/05/2021 09/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Scott Newton Governor 18/11/2024 17/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr John Pickett Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Laura Polazzi Governor 17/09/2021 17/09/2027 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morpeth School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Tower Hamlets.
Morpeth School has 1,513 pupils, with a capacity of 1,600.
Morpeth School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Morpeth School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Morpeth School is Mr John Pickett.
Morpeth School is at Portman Place, Bethnal Green, London, E2 0PX, in the Tower Hamlets local authority, London.
Sixth form at Morpeth School: Has a sixth form.
Morpeth School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr John Pickett
Portman Place, Bethnal Green, London, E2 0PX
02089810921
www.morpethschool.org.uk/
Location
E2 0PX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 100967
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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