Altmore Infant School
90%
Capacity
551
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Altmore Infant School
Altmore Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Newham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 551 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 610 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Altmore Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Rowlands, it falls under Newham local authority.
Altmore Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 221 applications for 116 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 107 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Altmore Infant School include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Chess, Eco Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, Altmore Infant School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Altmore Avenue, London, Newham, E6 2BX |
| Headteacher | Sarah Rowlands |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 551 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.8% |
| School Capacity | 551 / 610 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed116
221
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
107 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Altmore Avenue, London
Newham, E6 2BX
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