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North Beckton Primary School

North Beckton Primary School

Newham, E6 5XGPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

65%

Capacity

412

Pupils

2.1x

Demand

About North Beckton Primary School

North Beckton 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 412 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated North Beckton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Shella Lawrenson, it falls under Newham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4503rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 61 in Newham.

North Beckton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 115 applications for 55 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at North Beckton Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Library, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Cross Country, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Newham, North Beckton 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHarrier Way, London, Newham, E6 5XG
HeadteacherShella Lawrenson
Local AuthorityNewham
Number of Pupils412
Free School Meals (FSM)43.4%
School Capacity412 / 630 (65% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)

4503rd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

834th of 1,592

In London

Top 52%

38th of 61

In Newham

Top 62%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

69%

Expected Standard

9%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:78%
Higher:43%
Writing
Expected:78%
Higher:19%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:81%
Higher:29%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -2%

'22/23

71%

'23/24

69%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionProfound Learning

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

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumLibraryDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballAthleticsCross CountryDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubGardeningCoding

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

55

Applications

115

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

49 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About North Beckton Primary School

North Beckton 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.

Contact Information

02074733344www.northbeckton.newham.sch.uk

Harrier Way, London

Newham, E6 5XG

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Harrier Way, London

Newham, E6 5XG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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