Comprehensive
In 1972 the two secondary modern schools and the boys' grammar school were amalgamated to create a large 12-form entry mixed comprehensive school. Newham created thirteen 11–18 comprehensives, later to dispose of many sixth forms in 1992 except for two faith schools. In September 1998 Langdon School was awarded sports college status by the DFES.
On 12 October 2005 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited the school and met some children who had been Young Ambassorors to the Olympic vote in Singapore in July of that year. Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair also visited in the same year. Visitors from around the world came to visit the School to share in the outastading progress made there during the Headship of Ms Wiseman, (1992-2009). Pupils attended the Youth Debate in front of the world leaders assembled for the G8 summit in Gleneagles, Scotland. They also met the former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela at a rally in London to promote the aims of the Milleninum Goals. Langdon also received many visitors from around the world during this period.
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