St Edward's Catholic Primary School
99%
Capacity
416
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Edward's Catholic Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 416 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Edward's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Underwood, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% 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 2068th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 61 in Newham.
St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 93 applications for 45 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Edward's Catholic Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Chess, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, St Edward'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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Green Street, London, Newham, E13 9AX |
| Headteacher | Paul Underwood |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 416 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.8% |
| School Capacity | 416 / 420 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2068th of 13,686
Nationally
458th of 1,592
In London
26th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
77%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
93
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Green Street, London
Newham, E13 9AX
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