The school runs a scholarship initiative in partnership with charity Eastside Young Leader Academy.

an extensive £13m Building Schools For the Future redevelopment creating a campus-style learning environment.

Eastlea was rated as "Inadequate" following an Ofsted inspection, published 20 November 2019.

[4] Previously a community school administered by Newham London Borough Council, in January 2021 Eastlea Community School converted to academy status.

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