Monega Primary School
80%
Capacity
584
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Monega Primary School
Monega 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 584 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 730 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Harris, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1778th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 61 in Newham.
Monega Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 205 applications for 86 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 65 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Monega Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Athletics, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Gardening, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, Monega 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 | Monega Road, London, Newham, E12 6TT |
| Headteacher | Elizabeth Harris |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 584 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.6% |
| School Capacity | 584 / 730 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1778th of 13,686
Nationally
412th of 1,592
In London
23rd of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
79%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed86
205
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
65 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Monega Road, London
Newham, E12 6TT
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