Brampton Primary School

About Brampton Primary School

Brampton Primary School’s headline metrics sit slightly below the Newham local authority average for Key Stage 2, but the gap is narrow. The school’s proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 67%, compared with the LA average of 74%. That seven-point difference places Brampton 42nd out of 61 primary schools in the borough, in the 69th percentile — a solidly mid-table position in a competitive London authority where 27 of 68 primaries are rated Outstanding. Where Brampton does stand out is in its Ofsted record: it was judged Outstanding in every category in its most recent inspection in December 2023, with the highest possible grade of 1 for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. That’s a clean sweep that only a minority of schools achieve, and it held the same Outstanding rating in its previous inspection back in 2011.

Academically, the picture is mixed but with clear strengths. In reading, 77% of pupils met the expected standard and 35% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 106. Writing saw 81% at expected and 20% at the higher level. Maths was slightly lower: 74% at expected, 31% at higher, with an average score of 105. The combined expected standard figure of 67% is the metric that pulls the school down relative to the LA average, but the individual subject scores are respectable. Notably, the school’s ranking within Newham is based on that combined measure, and its national percentile of 40th places it around the middle of all primaries in England. The school does not publish progress scores for reading, writing or maths, so it’s hard to say how much value it adds from starting points, but the raw attainment data suggests a school where most children leave with secure foundations.

Brampton is a large primary with 908 pupils on roll, close to its capacity of 940, and it is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 353 applications for 119 places, a ratio of nearly 3:1, with 111 first-preference offers made from 122 first-preference applications. That level of demand reflects its Outstanding reputation. The school offers nursery provision for children from age 3 and has a wide range of facilities including a library, forest school, sensory room, sports hall and even a chapel. SEND support is extensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities, with a resourced provision on site. Clubs include book club, drama, choir and coding, and sports on offer range from swimming and gymnastics to netball and cricket. This is a well-resourced, popular school that suits families looking for a large, inclusive primary with strong Ofsted credentials and a broad offer, even if its headline test scores sit just below the local average.

Key Details

Frequently Asked Questions About Brampton Primary School

Helpful Guides for Parents