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Hartley Primary School

Newham, E6 1NTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 47 places
Ranking
#9,240
of 13,686 nationally

About Hartley Primary School

Hartley Primary School in Newham is a mixed state primary for ages 3 to 11, currently home to 587 pupils against a capacity of 900. That leaves a fair amount of physical room, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 131 applications for just 47 places, with 38 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at 2.79, meaning nearly three families compete for every spot. The pupil body is notably diverse in socioeconomic terms — 41.4% of children are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average for primary schools. This is a school serving a community with significant disadvantage, and the headteacher, Leilah McClay, leads a team that has clearly earned local trust. The school also offers nursery provision, so families can join from age three, and it operates a Forest School, which adds an outdoor learning dimension to the early years experience.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHartley Avenue, London, Newham, E6 1NT
HeadteacherLeilah McClay
Local AuthorityNewham
Number of Pupils587
Free School Meals (FSM)41.4%
School Capacity587 / 900 (65% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballNetballCross CountryDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubCodingChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

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

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Hartley Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.