The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 637
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Trust
- THE BOLEYN TRUST
- Head
- Ms Alma Begum (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shaftesbury Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8PF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPlaistow Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Southern Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Central Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Eleanor Smith School
Special school · 1.4km away
Newham College of Further Education
16 plus · 1.5km away
Curwen Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Tunmarsh School
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children
Miscellaneous · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Shaftesbury Primary School?
Shaftesbury Primary School currently has 637 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shaftesbury Primary School take?
Shaftesbury Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shaftesbury Primary School?
Shaftesbury Primary School is in London, E7 8PF, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shaftesbury Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shaftesbury Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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