William Davies Primary School
93%
Capacity
244
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About William Davies Primary School
William Davies 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 244 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 262 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated William Davies Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sally Norris, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10647th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 61st out of 61 in Newham.
William Davies Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 30 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Visual Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at William Davies Primary School include Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, William Davies 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 | Stafford Road, London, Newham, E7 8NL |
| Headteacher | Sally Norris |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 244 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.3% |
| School Capacity | 244 / 262 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10647th of 13,686
Nationally
1454th of 1,592
In London
61st of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
50%
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
100
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stafford Road, London
Newham, E7 8NL
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