Earlham Primary School
110%
Capacity
464
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Earlham Primary School
Earlham 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 464 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Ms Natalie Robinson, Mr Jacob Oudegeest, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 858th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 61 in Newham.
Earlham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 215 applications for 60 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 73 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Earlham Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Swimming, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Film Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, Earlham 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 | Earlham Grove, London, Newham, E7 9AW |
| Headteacher | Ms Natalie Robinson, Mr Jacob Oudegeest |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 464 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.1% |
| School Capacity | 464 / 420 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
858th of 13,686
Nationally
220th of 1,592
In London
17th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
84%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
215
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
73 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Earlham Grove, London
Newham, E7 9AW
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