Lathom Junior School
About Lathom Junior School
Lathom Junior School is a state primary in Newham, London, for children aged 7 to 11, and it is a school that is clearly in demand. With 529 pupils on roll against a capacity of 600, it is running close to full, and the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 37.8 per cent. That is significantly above the national average for primary schools, which typically sits around 23 per cent, and reflects the diverse, inner-city community it serves. The school is non-denominational and mixed, and its headteacher is Sarah Rowlands. The fact that it is oversubscribed in a borough with 68 primary schools suggests strong local confidence, even though Newham has 27 schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Lathom itself holds a Good rating, and its most recent ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed that it remains Good, a grade it has held consistently since at least its previous graded inspection in 2017.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Nov 2022Latest monitoring visit (3 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:50
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: lathom.newham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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