Sandringham Primary School
98%
Capacity
990
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Sandringham Primary School
Sandringham Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Newham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 990 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 1,012 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher R D Cleary, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% 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 2729th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 61 in Newham.
Sandringham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 333 applications for 119 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 140 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sandringham Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, Sandringham 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Sandringham Road, London, Newham, E7 8ED |
| Headteacher | R D Cleary |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 990 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.8% |
| School Capacity | 990 / 1,012 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (27 Sept 2023): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2729th of 13,686
Nationally
581st of 1,592
In London
30th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
75%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed119
333
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
140 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sandringham Road, London
Newham, E7 8ED
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