Dersingham Primary School
99%
Capacity
621
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Dersingham Primary School
Dersingham 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 621 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Lando Du Plooy, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% 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 2027th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 61 in Newham.
Dersingham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 149 applications for 55 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
Dersingham Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 6 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (36 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dersingham Primary School include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Cross Country, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, Dersingham 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 | Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London, Dersingham Avenue, London, Newham, E12 5QJ |
| Headteacher | Lando Du Plooy |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 621 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.6% |
| School Capacity | 621 / 630 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
2027th of 13,686
Nationally
452nd of 1,592
In London
25th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
78%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
36 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
149
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dersingham Primary School
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Contact Information
Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London, Dersingham Avenue, London
Newham, E12 5QJ
Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London, Dersingham Avenue, London
Newham, E12 5QJ
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