New City Primary School
100%
Capacity
631
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About New City Primary School
New City 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 631 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Mary Bull, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% 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 2468th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 61 in Newham.
New City Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 175 applications for 54 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at New City Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Football, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Coding, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, New City 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 | Tunmarsh Lane, London, Newham, E13 9NE |
| Headteacher | Mary Bull |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 631 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.9% |
| School Capacity | 631 / 630 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2468th of 13,686
Nationally
540th of 1,592
In London
29th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
84%
'23/24
76%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
175
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About New City Primary School
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Contact Information
Tunmarsh Lane, London
Newham, E13 9NE
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