Cleves Primary School
90%
Capacity
474
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About Cleves Primary School
Cleves 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 474 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 524 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Liza Christofides, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 93% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 151st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 61 in Newham.
Cleves Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 201 applications for 58 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 78 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cleves Primary School include ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Dance, Swimming, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, Cleves 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 | Arragon Road, London, Newham, E6 1QP |
| Headteacher | Liza Christofides |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 474 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.8% |
| School Capacity | 474 / 524 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (20 Oct 2021): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (93%)
151st of 13,686
Nationally
34th of 1,592
In London
2nd of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
93%
Expected Standard
28%
Higher Standard
'22/23
91%
'23/24
93%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
201
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
78 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Arragon Road, London
Newham, E6 1QP
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