The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 48%
- FSM
- 48.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Trust
- EKO TRUST
- Head
- Ms Barb Sims (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
10-14 Gainsborough Road, Stratford, London, E15 3AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRokeby School
Secondary · 974m away
Bromley Hall School
Special school · 1.3km away
Keir Hardie Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Luke's Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Manorfield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hallsville Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Culloden Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gainsborough Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gainsborough Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gainsborough Primary School?
Gainsborough Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gainsborough Primary School take?
Gainsborough Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gainsborough Primary School?
Gainsborough Primary School is in London, E15 3AF, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gainsborough Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gainsborough Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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