St Michael's Catholic Primary School
101%
Capacity
212
Pupils
4.8x
Demand
About St Michael's Catholic Primary School
St Michael'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 212 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Michael's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Natasha Scott, it falls under Newham local authority.
St Michael's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 12 places, making it 4.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael's Catholic Primary School include Forest School, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Swimming, Netball, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, St Michael'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 | Howard Road, London, Newham, E6 6EE |
| Headteacher | Natasha Scott |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.4% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 210 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed12
58
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Howard Road, London
Newham, E6 6EE
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