The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 621
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 39.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Head
- Mr Lando Du Plooy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
October 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London, Dersingham Avenue, London, E12 5QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPlashet, City of London Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Lathom Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Altmore Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Margarets CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Grangewood Independent School
Independent · 1.9km away
Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy
16 plus · Grammar · 2.0km away
Nelson Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Hartley Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dersingham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dersingham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dersingham Primary School?
Dersingham Primary School currently has 621 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dersingham Primary School take?
Dersingham Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dersingham Primary School?
Dersingham Primary School is in London, E12 5QJ, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dersingham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dersingham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.