Royal Docks Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Royal Docks Academy
Address: Prince Regent Lane, Custom House
Town/City: London
Postcode: E16 3HS
Telephone Number: 02 0754 2700
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Bmat Education
Sponsor: Bmat Education

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Stephanie Shaldas
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 849 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 71% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 62.8%

SEN Provisions

  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 145410
DfE Number: 316/4013
UKPRN: 10066307
UPRN: 46101200
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Newham (E09000025)
Constituency: West Ham and Beckton (E14001576)
Electoral Ward: Custom House (E05013908)

Easting & Northing: 541306E, 181070N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 30' 41.5" N 0° 2' 6.08" E
Plus Code: 9F32G26P+J2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Adam Akbar - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Ms Lola Akinlade - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Steven Bates - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr John Blaney - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Rev David Chesney - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Christopher Edwards-Earl - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Danielle Gilmartin - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Tim Harrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Mr Oghale Onyidu - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 22 June 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Overton - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Dr Jeffery Quaye - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 March 2027.
  • Mrs Reenell Roach Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Stephanie Shaldas - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).