Vicarage Primary School
98%
Capacity
876
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Vicarage Primary School
Vicarage Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Newham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 876 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 892 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Shabana Khan, 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 636th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 61 in Newham.
Vicarage Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 212 applications for 116 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 112 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Vicarage Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Netball, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Drama, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, Vicarage 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Vicarage Lane, London, Newham, E6 6AD |
| Headteacher | Shabana Khan |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 876 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.1% |
| School Capacity | 876 / 892 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Aug 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
636th of 13,686
Nationally
146th of 1,592
In London
14th 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
24%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed116
212
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
112 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Vicarage Lane, London
Newham, E6 6AD
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