Gainsborough Primary School
London, E15 3AF · Newham · primary school
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48th of 62 primary schools in Newham we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 699 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gainsborough Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dodgeball, Multiskills, Singing/Dancing, Tae-Kwon-Do, Dance, and Art clubs. Trips include Tate Modern, Tate Britain, and the National Gallery. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Multiskills club?
What Ofsted said about Gainsborough Primary School
Overview
Staff hold high expectations, resulting in pupils achieving well across the curriculum and developing strong resilience. The school fosters nurturing relationships and impeccable behaviour, with pupils feeling happy and safe. While the curriculum is ambitious and well sequenced, inconsistencies in checking pupil understanding have led to some gaps in learning.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "impeccable" behaviour and are polite to staff, visitors, and each other.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with phonics taught consistently and books carefully matched to pupils’ known sounds.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well sequenced," with clear progression of knowledge, skills, and vocabulary year-on-year.
- Personal development is "exemplary," with pupils visiting industries and learning about diverse cultures and role models to raise aspirations.
- Staff identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities swiftly, adapting approaches to ensure full access to the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure checks on what pupils know and remember are sharper to identify misconceptions swiftly, preventing gaps in learning.
- In the early years, some adults must model language and sentence structure more effectively to provide children with better opportunities to hear and practise new language.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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