The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 40% 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
24% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 592
- FSM
- 40.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Head
- Ms Helen Yearnshire (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Southern Road, Plaistow, E13 9JH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew City Primary School
Primary · 887m away
Kaizen Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Cumberland School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Cumberland Community School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ravenscroft Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Tollgate Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Southern Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Southern Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southern Road Primary School?
Southern Road Primary School currently has 592 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southern Road Primary School take?
Southern Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southern Road Primary School?
Southern Road Primary School is in Plaistow, E13 9JH, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southern Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Southern Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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