Godwin Junior School
London, E7 0JW · Newham · primary school
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51st 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 — 7.2/10 against 2,391 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Godwin Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 354 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 trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Godwin Junior School
Overview
Godwin Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "kind and respectful" and achieve well in their learning. The curriculum is ambitious, reflecting the local context and prioritising reading, with staff who are "passionate about promoting a love of reading."
Strengths
- Pupils are "fluent, confident readers who enjoy books," supported by clear systems for those needing help with fluency.
- The school offers a broad curriculum including gardening and chess, aiming to prepare pupils for secondary school and citizenship.
- Behaviour is calm and collaborative, with bullying being "rare" and incidents dealt with effectively by staff.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) study the same subjects as peers, with "well-planned additional support."
- Leaders ensure all pupils can access a wide range of enrichment activities, such as cookery club and debate.
Areas to improve
- The school should embed its new curriculum thinking in foundation subjects so that pupils’ learning is "consistently strong across all subjects."
- Staff expertise needs further development in some areas to ensure the intended curriculum is "consistently implemented" and pupils learn in depth.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils learning about online safety and knowing they can talk to a trusted adult if worried.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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