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Essex Primary School

Newham, E12 6QXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
86%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
102 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#614 of 13,686 nationally

About Essex Primary School

Essex Primary School in Newham is a large, oversubscribed state primary that is currently running at full capacity with 887 pupils against a published capacity of 880. The school serves a diverse community, with 32.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals — a figure that is significantly above the national average and reflects the local demographic context of Newham. Demand for places is exceptionally high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 236 applications for just 90 places, with 102 of those listing it as a first preference. Only 88 first-preference offers were made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.62 applicants per place. This level of competition signals a school that is firmly established as a popular choice among local families, and it is one of 27 primary schools in Newham rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSheridan Road, London, Newham, E12 6QX
HeadteacherCecilia Mojzes
Local AuthorityNewham
Number of Pupils887
Free School Meals (FSM)32.5%
School Capacity887 / 880 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuitePlaying FieldsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsTennisRoundersCricketNetballFootballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: essex.newham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Essex Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.