Curwen Primary School
102%
Capacity
854
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Curwen Primary School
Curwen 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 854 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 840 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Paul Harris, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2201st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 61 in Newham.
Curwen Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 202 applications for 90 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 91 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Curwen Primary School include Sensory Room, Forest School, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, Curwen 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 | Atlas Road, London, Newham, E13 0AG |
| Headteacher | Paul Harris |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 854 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.0% |
| School Capacity | 854 / 840 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2201st of 13,686
Nationally
481st of 1,592
In London
27th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
77%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
202
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
91 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Atlas Road, London
Newham, E13 0AG
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