Altmore Infant School

About Altmore Infant School

Altmore Infant School is clearly a popular choice among Newham families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 221 applications for 116 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 1.91. That means nearly two families applied for every available spot, and 107 of those applicants put Altmore as their first preference. While the school doesn’t publish a formal parent recommendation percentage, the high demand alone signals strong local confidence. The school is led by headteacher Sarah Rowlands and caters to children aged 2 to 7, with nursery provision on site. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, Altmore was rated Good overall, with two standout areas: personal development and behaviour and attitudes both earned Outstanding grades. That suggests parents can expect a school that takes children’s wider growth and conduct seriously, not just their academic progress.

Academically, Altmore Infant School is a primary that feeds into a junior school at age 7, so there are no Key Stage 2 SATs results to report directly. However, the school’s Ofsted breakdown offers useful insight. The quality of education was rated Good, as was early years provision. The Outstanding ratings for personal development and behaviour and attitudes are particularly strong signals for an infant school, where the foundations for learning are laid. In the local context, Newham has 27 Outstanding primary schools out of 68 total, so Altmore’s Good rating places it in solid company. The nearest Outstanding alternative is Kensington Primary School, 0.6 km away. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment is 74, which gives a benchmark for how Newham schools generally perform. For an infant school, the focus is more on early progress and readiness for Key Stage 1, and Altmore’s Good rating across the board suggests children are well prepared for the next stage.

For families considering Altmore, the practical picture is reassuring. The school is oversubscribed, so applying as a first preference is wise. Facilities include a sensory room, forest school area, ICT suite, and a gymnasium, which support a varied curriculum. Sports on offer include swimming, gymnastics, football, and cricket, and clubs like chess, eco club, and gardening add enrichment. The school has a dedicated dining hall and even a chapel, which is unusual for a non-religious school. SEND provision covers social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties, so the school is equipped to support a range of additional needs. With 28.8 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, Altmore serves a diverse community. This is a school that suits families who value strong personal development and behaviour, and who are happy with a Good-rated option that is clearly in high demand locally.

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