Southern Road Primary School
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Capacity
592
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Southern Road Primary School
Southern Road 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 592 pupils on roll. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Southern Road Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Yearnshire, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 808th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 61 in Newham.
Southern Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 131 applications for 58 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
Southern Road Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 7 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 Southern Road Primary School include Forest School, ICT Suite, Library, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Gymnastics, Cricket, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Film Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, Southern 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Southern Road, Plaistow, Newham, E13 9JH |
| Headteacher | Helen Yearnshire |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 592 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.2% |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
808th of 13,686
Nationally
208th of 1,592
In London
16th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
84%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed58
131
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 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
Southern Road, Plaistow
Newham, E13 9JH
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