The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
23% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 529
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 37.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Head
- Mrs Jacqui Waine (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Lathom Road, East Ham, London, E6 2DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewham College of Further Education
16 plus · 655m away
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 863m away
Central Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Horizon Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Oliver Thomas Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Vicarage Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Brampton Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
New City Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lathom Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Lathom Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lathom Junior School?
Lathom Junior School currently has 529 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lathom Junior School take?
Lathom Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lathom Junior School?
Lathom Junior School is in London, E6 2DU, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lathom Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Lathom Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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