Elmhurst Primary School

About Elmhurst Primary School

Elmhurst Primary School in Newham holds an Ofsted Outstanding rating from its most recent inspection in 2021, with every graded category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — all judged Outstanding. That inspection result is backed by strong academic outcomes. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the Newham local authority average of 74%. The school also achieved a ranking score of 88, placing it 10th out of 61 primary schools in the borough, in the top 5% nationally. Maths was a particular strength: 96% of pupils met the expected standard and the average scaled score was 110, while 46% reached the higher standard. Reading and writing also performed strongly, with 92% and 91% meeting expectations respectively.

The school’s exam results place it among the strongest in Newham, though it sits just behind top-ranked peers like Tollgate, Cleves and Rosetta primary schools. In the 2023/24 KS2 data, 21% of pupils achieved the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined — a solid figure that reflects the school’s focus on stretching its most able pupils. The parent view survey, based on responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows very high satisfaction: 92% of respondents would recommend the school, and every parent agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe. Behaviour is also a standout, with all parents agreeing the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school has a large roll of 988 pupils, close to its capacity of 996, and was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 303 applications for 119 places, with 143 first-preference applications.

Elmhurst is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for ages 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It offers a wide range of facilities including a sports hall, playing fields, art studios, an ICT suite, a sensory room and a library. Sports include football, cricket, tennis, dance and gymnastics, while clubs cover choir, book club, eco club, drama and science club. The school has extensive SEND provisions, supporting moderate and severe learning difficulties, speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder, hearing and visual impairments, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 27.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse community. Given its strong academic record, outstanding Ofsted rating and high parental satisfaction, Elmhurst is a strong choice for families in Newham seeking a high-performing, well-resourced primary school, though competition for places is fierce.

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