West Ham Church Primary School
82%
Capacity
308
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About West Ham Church Primary School
West Ham Church Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Newham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 308 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 375 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated West Ham Church Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola James, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6279th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 61 in Newham.
West Ham Church Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 27 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at West Ham Church Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Tennis, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Chess, Film Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, West Ham Church 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Portway, London, Newham, E15 3QG |
| Headteacher | Nicola James |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 308 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.1% |
| School Capacity | 308 / 375 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 May 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 May 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6279th of 13,686
Nationally
1079th of 1,592
In London
47th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
64%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
88
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Portway, London
Newham, E15 3QG
Journey to School
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