St Antony's Catholic Primary School
92%
Capacity
435
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Antony's Catholic Primary School
St Antony's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 435 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Antony's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angela Moore, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% 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 334th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 61 in Newham.
St Antony's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 114 applications for 54 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
St Antony's Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (53 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Antony's Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Football, Netball, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, St Antony's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Upton Avenue, London, Newham, E7 9PN |
| Headteacher | Angela Moore |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 435 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.1% |
| School Capacity | 435 / 472 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
334th of 13,686
Nationally
76th of 1,592
In London
6th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
41%
Higher Standard
'22/23
94%
'23/24
90%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
53 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
114
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Antony's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Upton Avenue, London
Newham, E7 9PN
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