St Winefride's RC Primary School
77%
Capacity
242
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Winefride's RC Primary School
St Winefride's RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 242 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Winefride's RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Brosnan, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% 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 625th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 61 in Newham.
St Winefride's RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 26 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 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 St Winefride's RC Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Gymnastics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, St Winefride's RC 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 | Church Road, London, Newham, E12 6HB |
| Headteacher | Nicola Brosnan |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 242 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.4% |
| School Capacity | 242 / 315 (77% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
625th of 13,686
Nationally
143rd of 1,592
In London
12th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
86%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
51
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Road, London
Newham, E12 6HB
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