Central Park Primary School
109%
Capacity
919
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Central Park Primary School
Central Park Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Newham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 919 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 840 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Central Park Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Taylor, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3458th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 61 in Newham.
Central Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 246 applications for 91 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 82 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Central Park Primary School include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Library, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Tennis, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Film Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, Central Park Primary 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Central Park Road, London, Newham, E6 3DW |
| Headteacher | Paul Taylor |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 919 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.7% |
| School Capacity | 919 / 840 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3458th of 13,686
Nationally
696th of 1,592
In London
32nd of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
72%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed91
246
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
82 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Central Park Road, London
Newham, E6 3DW
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