Dersingham Primary School
About Dersingham Primary School
Dersingham Primary School sits comfortably above the Newham local authority average for its key stage 2 results, with 78% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 74%. That four-point gap might not sound enormous, but it places the school 25th out of 61 primaries in the borough, putting it in the top 40% of Newham schools. More strikingly, 13% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, and the school’s maths and reading average scores both sit at 108, which is above the national benchmark of 100. These figures are particularly notable given that nearly 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a level of disadvantage that often drags results down elsewhere. Dersingham is clearly punching above its weight, and the data suggests it’s doing so consistently.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 36 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Nov 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Source: dersingham.newham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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