Hartley Primary School
London, E6 1NT · Newham · primary school
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59th 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 — 5.1/10 against 1,577 of them, against 4.1/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hartley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 502 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hartley Primary School
Overview
Hartley Primary School is described as a "happy and inclusive community" where pupils are "proud to be part" of the school. The report highlights that staff have "high expectations for all," resulting in pupils who "respond with kindness" and behave sensibly. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, with leaders working positively to develop an "ambitious curriculum."
Strengths
- Pupils are "safe" and feel that adults "care about them," with bullying incidents dealt with "quickly."
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and effectively help pupils "build on their prior learning" and clarify misconceptions.
- Early reading is taught effectively, with books "well matched to the sounds that they know," helping pupils become "independent readers."
- Leaders ensure early identification of needs for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing extra help to access the "full curriculum."
- The governing body and trust have "detailed and accurate knowledge" of the school and work in partnership to ensure continual improvement.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders do not identify the "key knowledge that pupils need to learn and when," preventing pupils from building a "deep body of knowledge."
- For a minority of pupils with complex needs, staff do not always provide "appropriate support," meaning these pupils do not make the progress of which they are capable.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders provide regular training, act swiftly on concerns, and ensure pupils are taught how to stay safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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