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Maryland Primary School

Newham, E15 1SLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
39 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#9,332
of 13,686 nationally

About Maryland Primary School

Maryland Primary School sits within Newham, a London borough with 68 primary schools, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall. However, when it comes to Key Stage 2 outcomes, the school ranks 58th out of those 61 schools in the local authority, placing it in the bottom half nationally. For context, the top-performing peers in Newham include Tollgate Primary School, Cleves Primary School, and Rosetta Primary School, all of which achieved significantly higher ranking scores. Maryland’s own ranking score of 55 reflects a challenging local landscape where 27 schools have earned an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, the nearest being Colegrave Primary School just half a kilometre away. The school is led by headteacher Lorna Jackson and serves a diverse community, with 36.6 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, well above the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGurney Road, London, Newham, E15 1SL
HeadteacherLorna Jackson
Local AuthorityNewham
Number of Pupils390
Free School Meals (FSM)36.6%
School Capacity390 / 420 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumMusic RoomsForest SchoolSports HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingCross CountryGymnasticsAthleticsRoundersDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland Primary School

Maryland 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.