The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp 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)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 362
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 31.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Head
- Mr Dean Benoit (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Junction Road, Plaistow, London, E13 9DQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew City Primary School
Primary · 992m away
Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kaizen Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Cumberland School
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cumberland Community School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Ravenscroft Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Brampton Manor Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Plaistow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Plaistow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Plaistow Primary School?
Plaistow Primary School currently has 362 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Plaistow Primary School take?
Plaistow Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Plaistow Primary School?
Plaistow Primary School is in London, E13 9DQ, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Plaistow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Plaistow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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