The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 92% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
92%
+30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 988
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 27.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Trust
- NEW VISION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Sukwinder Samra (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Upton Park Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8JY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLister Community School
Secondary · 855m away
Plaistow Primary School
Primary · 932m away
Southern Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Eleanor Smith School
Special school · 1.1km away
Curwen Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Central Park Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Tunmarsh School
Pupil referral unit · 1.6km away
The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children
Miscellaneous · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Elmhurst Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Elmhurst Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elmhurst Primary School?
Elmhurst Primary School currently has 988 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elmhurst Primary School take?
Elmhurst Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elmhurst Primary School?
Elmhurst Primary School is in London, E7 8JY, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elmhurst Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Elmhurst Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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