The short version
Above-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 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.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 584
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 30%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Head
- Ms Lisle Von Buchenroder (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
Location
Star Lane, Canning Town, London, E16 4NH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHallsville Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Culloden Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Faraday School
Independent · 1.4km away
Woolmore Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Bygrove Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
New City College
16 plus · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Star Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Star Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Star Primary School?
Star Primary School currently has 584 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Star Primary School take?
Star Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Star Primary School?
Star Primary School is in London, E16 4NH, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Star Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Star Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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