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Maryland Primary School

London, E15 1SL · Newham · primary school

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Ofsted: Good · 2023 Inspected 3 years ago Mixed Primary
5.7/10 Broadly average

53rd 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 — 7.4/10 against 1,673 of them, against 6.0/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 64.0 · 49 40% 1.97
Ofsted 52 35% 1.82
Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 13.0 · 78 25% 1.94

Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.

Maryland Primary School overview

How it's doing

In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023.

Beyond the classroom

Pupils can join STEM, Chess, Debate, and Gardening clubs. Sports include Football and Maryland Movers, while arts and music options cover Ballet, Choir, Arts and Crafts, and Art Club. An after-school club is available.

Getting in

The published school roll is 403 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Maryland Movers programme?

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What Ofsted said about Maryland Primary School

Inspection report dated 27 April 2023

Overview

Maryland Primary School is described as a place with a "strong sense of community" where pupils are "incredibly kind and respectful." The report highlights that leaders have established a "well-structured curriculum" and that the provision for pupils’ personal development is "exemplary."

Strengths

  • Pupils demonstrate "exceptional" behaviour, with staff maintaining "high expectations" that ensure lessons are not disrupted.
  • Reading is a priority, with staff well-trained in phonics and providing books "matched to the sounds that they know" to build fluency.
  • The curriculum is broken down into "logical steps," allowing pupils to engage deeply with subjects, such as analysing William Morris’s artwork.
  • Personal development is "exemplary," with school values woven throughout life and opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities like caring for school chickens.
  • Staff feel supported by leaders, who prioritise manageable workloads and staff well-being.

Areas to improve

  • Leaders must ensure strategies for pupils with education, health and care (EHC) plans are consistently enacted in lessons to support progress.
  • In the early years, adults need to model language more effectively to extend children’s vocabulary and sentence structure.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well-trained, robust checks on appointments, and quick responses to concerns.

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
64%
2024/25
Higher standard
13%
2024/25
Demand
×0.84
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
41%
vs 25% across England

Results over time

Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.

74% 2022/23
55% 2023/24
64% 2024/25
64% England
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) for Maryland Primary School
YearExpected standard (reading, writing, maths)
2022/2374%
2023/2455%
2024/2564%
England64%

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

Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.

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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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