Roman Road Primary School
53%
Capacity
334
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Roman Road Primary School
Roman Road 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 334 pupils on roll, operating at 53% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Roman Road Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Asif Mahmood, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 91% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 262nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 61 in Newham.
Roman Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 25 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
Roman Road Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.0/5 from 17 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Roman Road Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Rounders, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Coding, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, Roman Road 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 | Roman Road, London, Newham, E6 3SQ |
| Headteacher | Asif Mahmood |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 334 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.0% |
| School Capacity | 334 / 630 (53% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (91%)
262nd of 13,686
Nationally
62nd of 1,592
In London
4th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
91%
Expected Standard
28%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
91%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
69
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Roman Road, London
Newham, E6 3SQ
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