Scott Wilkie Primary School
93%
Capacity
390
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Scott Wilkie Primary School
Scott Wilkie 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 390 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Keri Edge, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% 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 1957th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 61 in Newham.
Scott Wilkie Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 133 applications for 50 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Scott Wilkie Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Football, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Chess, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, Scott Wilkie 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 | Hoskins Close, London, Newham, E16 3HD |
| Headteacher | Keri Edge |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 390 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 59.6% |
| School Capacity | 390 / 420 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Aug 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1957th of 13,686
Nationally
441st of 1,592
In London
24th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
78%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed50
133
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 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
Hoskins Close, London
Newham, E16 3HD
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