Hartley Primary School
65%
Capacity
587
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Hartley Primary School
Hartley 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 587 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hartley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Leilah McClay, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9240th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 57th out of 61 in Newham.
Hartley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 131 applications for 47 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hartley Primary School include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cross Country, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, Hartley 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 | Hartley Avenue, London, Newham, E6 1NT |
| Headteacher | Leilah McClay |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 587 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.4% |
| School Capacity | 587 / 900 (65% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9240th of 13,686
Nationally
1357th of 1,592
In London
57th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
56%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed47
131
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hartley Avenue, London
Newham, E6 1NT
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